N umber 2P 

GV 965 
.V25 

1915 PRIMER SERIES 

Copy 1 ^**^***^— * ————— 



Price lO cents 



I 



How to 

Learn 



GOLF 



PA\&ile 




AMERICAN SPORTS PUBUSHING COMPANY 
21 Warren Street, New York 




\-' 



A. G. Spalding & Bros. 



•'•«o;'^> .. .IS MAINTAIN THEIR OWN HOUSES 
Nv, ''"-^^^^ FOR DISTRIBUTING THE 



^vSPALDING ' 

■s^?.,. ^^^ COMPLETE LINE OF .' . .- 

>^ Athletic Goods I 



•« JN THE FOLLOWING CITIES 



^...^^^y^s^i'^iw:^ 





■^^ 



NEIV YORK 

* "" 124.128 N»ssaa St. 
lpi<>.»-S20 Fifth Avenue 
NECVARK, M. J. 

845 Broad Street 
PHILADEXPHIA, PA. 
1210 Chestnut Street 



PITTSBURGH, PA, 



60S Wood Street 



ROCHESTER, N. Y. 

40 Clinton Ave., North 
ALBANY, N. Y. 

82 State Street 
BALTIMORE, MD. 

110 E. Baltimore St. 



LONDON, ENGLAND 
317-318, 

High Holbom, W. C. 
78, Clteapside, E. C. 

29,Hayniarket,S.W. 
LrVERFOOL 

72, Lord Street 
BIRMINGHAM, ENG. 

New Street House 



CHICAGO 

28-30 So. Wabash Ave. 
inDianapoLis. ind. 

136 N. Pennsylvania St. 
CINCINNATI, O. 

118 East Fifth Avenue 
CLEVELAND, O. 

741 Euclid AVenue 
CQLITMBVS, O. 

ISl South High Street 



DETROIT, MICH. 

121 Woodward Ave. 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

613 14lih Street, N.W. 
LOUISVILLE, KY. 

328 West Jefforson St. 



NEW ORLEANS, LA. 

140 Carondelet Street 
DALLAS, TEX. 

1S03 Commerce Street 



MANCHESTER, ENG. 

4, Oxford St. and 
1, Lower Mosley St. 

BRISTOL, ENG. 

42,Blgl| Street 



SAN FRANCISCO | 

1 56- 158 Geary Street' 
SEATTLE, WASH 

711 Second Avenue 
LOS ANGELES CAL. 

435 South Spring St 
PORTLAND. ORE 

345 Washington Street 

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 

27 E. 2nd South St 




ST. LOUIS, MO 

415 North Seventh St 
KANSAS CITY, MO 

1120 Grand Avenue 
MILWAUKEE, WIS 

379 East Water ..street 



DENVER. COL. 

622 Sixteenth Street 
njINNEAPOLIS MINN 

r2 Seventh bt South 
ST. PAi;i„ MINN 

3Se Mirnesota Street 



-i 




THESRftLDtNG 

Constitute the Solid Foundation of the Spalding Business | 



TRADE - MARK 

^QUALITY AND| 

SELLING POLICY! 



SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



a 



Giving the Titles of all Spalding Atliletic Library Books now 
J in print, grouped lor ready reference c 

SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS 



D 



H; 1. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE 

No. 2. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL FOOT BALL GUIDE 

No. 6. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL ICE HOCKEY GUIDE 

No. 7. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASKET BALL GUIDE. . . . 
No. 7A. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL WOMEN'S BASKET BALL GUIDE. 
No. 9. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL INDOOR BASE BALL GUIDE. . 
No. 12A. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL ATHLETIC RULES. . . . 

No. IR. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL ATHLETIC ALMANAC. . . . 

No. 3R. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL GOLF GUIDE 

No. 55R. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL SOCCER FOOT BALL GUIDE. . 
No. 57R. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL LAWN TENNIS ANNUAL. . . 
No. 59R. SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL RECORD. . . . 
No. 31R. SPALDING'S INTERNATIONAL POLO GUIDE. . . . 



Price 10c. 
Price 10c. 
Price 10c. 
Price 10c. 
Price 10c. 
Price 10c. 
Price 10c. 
Price 25c. 
Price 25c. 
Price 25c. 
Price 25c. 
Price 25 c. 
Price 50c. 



Gronp I. 

No. 1 

No. 202 
No. 219 
No. 223 
No. 224 
No. 225 
No. 226 
No. 227 
No. 228 
No. 229 
No. 230 
No. 232 



No. 
231 



No. 350 



Base Ball 

Spalding's Official Base Ball 

Guide 
How to Play Base Ball 
Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 
How to Bat [Percentages 
How to Play the Outfield 
How to Play First Base 
How to Play Second Base 
How to Play Third Base 
How to Play Shortstop 
How to Catch 
How to Pitch 
How to Run Bases 

f How to Organize a Base Ball 

League [Club 

How. to Organize a Base Ball 

How to Manage a Base Ball 

; Club 

^ HowtoTrainaBaseBallTeam 

1 How to Captain a Base Ball 
Team 

1 How to Umpire a Game 

LTechnical Base Ball Terms 
How to Score 



BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 355 Minor League Base Ball Guide 
No. 356 Official Book National League 
of Prof. Base Ball Clubs 



Group II. Foot Ball 

No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball 

Guide 
No. 335 How to Play Rugby. 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 351 Official Rugby Foot Bali 

Guide 
No. 358 Official College Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide 

Group IV. Lawn Tennis 

No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis 

Group VI. Hockey 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 

Guide 
No. 180 Ring Hockey « 

Group VII. Basket Ball 

No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball 

Guide 
No. 7a Spalding's Official Women's 

Basket Ball Guide 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball 

Group VIII. Lacrosse 

No. 201 How to Play Lacrosse 



(Continued on the next page.) 



ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS 

For additional books on athletic subjects see list of Spalding's "Green Cover" 

Primer Series on next page and Spalding's "Red Cover" Series on second 

page following. 12-16-14 



SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



Group IX. Indoor Base Ball 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor 
Base Ball Guide 

Gronp X. Polo 

No. 129 Water Polo 
No. 199 Equestrian Polo 

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games 

No, 13 Hand Ball 

No, 14 Curling 

No. 167 Quoits 

No, 170 Push Ball 

No, 207 Lawn Bowls 

Group XII. Athletics 

No, 12a Spalding^ s Official A thletic 

Rules 
No, 27 College Athletics 
No, 55 Official Sporting Rules 
No, 87 Athletic Primer 
No. 156 Athletes' Guide 
No. 182 All Around Athletics 
No, 246 Athletic Training for School- 
boys 
No, 255 How to Run 100 Yards 
No. 259 How to Become a Weight 

Thrower 
No. 317 Marathon Running 
No. 331 Schoolyard Athletics 
No. 342 Walking for Health and Com- 
petition 
ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES 
No. 302 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook 
No. 313 Public Schools Athletic 

League Official Handbook 
No. 314 Girls' Athletics 

Group XIII. Athletic Accomplishments 

No, 23 Canoeing 

No. 128 How to Row 

No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling 

No. 209 How to Become a Skater 

No. 282 Roller Skating Guide 



Group XIV. Manly Sports 

No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises 

No. 102 Ground Tumbling 

No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells 

No. 165 Fencing (By Senac) 

No. 191 How to Punch the Bag 

No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises 

No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs 



Group XV. 



Gymnastics 



No. 124 
No. 214 



No. 254 
No. 287 



How to Become a Gymnast 
Graded Calisthenics and 

Dumb Bell Drills 
Barnjum Bar Bell Drill 
Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills 



GYMNASTIC AUXILIARY 
No. 345 Official Handbook I. C. A. A. 
Gymnasts of America 



Group XVI. Physical Culture 

No. 149 Scientific Physical Training 
and Care of the Body 

No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 
Busy Men 

No. 185 Hints on Health 

No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- 
giene 

No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- 
ning 

No. 238 Muscle Building 

No. 285 Health by Muscular Gym- 
nastics 

No, 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
nastics 

No, 325 Twenty-Minute Exercises 



Spalding "Green Cover" Primer Series 

No. IP. How to Play Tennis— For Beginners. . By P, A. Vaile. Price 10c. 

No. 2P. How to Learn Golf By P. A. Vaile. Price 10c. 

No. 3P. How to Become an Athlete, . By James E, Sullivan. Price 10c, 

No. 4P. How to Sprint, Price 10c. 



ANY OF THE ABOVE BOOKS MAILED POSTPAID UPON RECEIPT OF 10 CENTS 

For additional books on athletic subjects see list of Spalding's "Red Cover" 
Series on next page. 12-16-1- 



SPALDING ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



''Red Cover" Series 

No. IR. Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac* Price 25c. 

No. 2R. Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis Price 25c. 

No. 3R. Spalding's Official Golf Guide.* Price 25c. 

No. 4R. How to Play Golf: Price 25c. 

No. 6R. Cricket, and How to Play It Price 25c. 

No. 7R. Physical Training Simplified Price 25c. 

No. 8R, The Art of Skating Price 2.5c. 

No. 9R. How to Live 100 Years Price 25c. 

No. lOR. Single Stick Drill Price 25c. 

No. IIR. Fencing Foil Work Illustrated Price 25c. 

No. 12R. Exercises on the Side Horse Price 25c. 

No. 13R. Horizontal Bar Exercises Price 25c. 

No. 14R. Trapeze, Long Horse and Rope Exercises Price 25c. 

No. 15R. Exercises on the Flying Rings Price 25c. 

No. I6R. Team Wand Drill Price 25c. 

No. 17R. Olympic Games. Stockholm, 1912 Price 25c. 

No. 18R. Wrestling Price 25c. 

No. 19R. Professional Wrestling Prii^e 25c. 

No. 20R. How to Play Ice Hockey Price 25c. 

No. 21R. Jiu Jitsu Price 25c. 

No. 22R. How to Swing Indian Clubs Price 25c. 

No. 23R. Get Well : Keep Well Price 25c. 

No. 24R. Dumb Bell Exercises Price 25c. 

No. 25R. Boxing Price 25c. 

No. 27R. CalisthenicDrillsandFancyMai-chingfortheClassRoom Price 25c. 

No. 28R. Winter Sports Price 25c. 

No. 29R. Children's Games Price 25c. 

No. 30R. Fencing. (By Breck.) Price 25c. 

No. 32R. Physical Training for the School and Class Room. . . Price 25c. 

No. 33R. Tensing Exercises Price 25c. 

No. 3tR. Grading of Gymnastic Exercises Price 25c. 

No. 35R. Exercises on the Parallel Bars Price 25c. 

No. 36R. Speed Swimming Price 25c. 

No. 37K. How to Swim Price 25c. 

No. 38R. Field Hockey Price 25c. 

No. 39R. How to Play Soccer Price 25c. 

No. 40R. Indoor and Outdoor Gymnastic Games Price 25c. 

No. 41R. Newcomb Price 25c. 

No. 42 R. Davis Cup Contests in Australasia Price 25c. 

No. 43R. Archery, Lawn Hockey, Parlor Hockey, Lawn Games. Price 25c. 

No. 44R. How to Wrestle Price 25c. 

No. 45R. Intercollegiate Official Handbook Price 25c. 

No. 47R. How to Play Foot Ball Price 25c. 

No, 48R. Distance and Cross Country Running Price 25c. 

No. 49R. How to Bowl. . Price 25c. 

No. 50R. Court Games Price 25c. 

No. 51R. 285 Health Answers Price 25c. 

No. 52R. Pyramid Building Without Apparatus Price 25c. 

No. 53R. Pyramid Building With Wands. Chairs and Ladders. . Price 25c. 

No. 55R. Spalding's Official Soccer Foot Ball Guide.* Price 25c. 

No. 57R. Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual.* Price 25c. 

No. 58R. Official Collegiate Basket Ball Handbook.* Price 25c. 

No. 59R. Official Base Ball Record (Including College Records).* Price 25c. 

No. 31R. Spalding's International Polo Guide.* Price 50c. 

'Published annually. 12-16-14 




Copyright, 1914, by Amer-.-an Sporte Publishing Company. 



P. McManus, Photo. 



P. A. VAILE 



Spalding's Primer Series 
No. 2P 



HOW TO 
LEARN GOLF 



BY 

P. A. VAILE 

h 

AUTHOR OF 

"The Soul of Golf," ''Modern Golf," 

'Modern Lawn Tennis, ' ' ' 'Great Lawn Tennis Players, ' ' 

"The Strokes and Science of Lawn Tennis," 

"How to Play Tennis," Etc. 



Published by 

AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING COMPANY 

21 Warren Street, New York 






Copyright, 1915 

BY 

American Sports Publishing Company 
JSlEW York 



APR 21 1915 

©CIA'39846'4 



SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



Introduction 

This book is called a Golf Primer and it no doubt will 
be of service to those starting the game, but it must not be 
thought that its use is limited to the novice. There are 
countless thousands of golfers who are not doing them- 
selves justice in their game, simply because they are fol- 
lowing out many of the foolish notions which afflict golf 
and golfers to an extent not seen in any other sport. 

Much of the tuition in this book was regarded as abso- 
lutely revolutionary when Mr. Vaile published "Modern 
Golf/' in London, in 1909. It has since been proved to be" 
sound in every respect and the publishers believe that the 
great army of players who still follow such notions as put- 
ting the weight on th^ right leg at the top of the swing, 
allowing the left hand and arm to take command of the 
stroke and making a "sweep" of the golf drive instead of a 
hit, will probably benefit their game considerably by a care- 
ful study of these pages and a critical comparison of them 
with the teaching laid down in other books on this subject. 

The American is keen and intellectual in his games and 
BO he succeeds. In England there is a foolish idea that 
knowing a game thoroughly means enjoying it less. This 
has cost England her supremacy in sport. Mr. Vaile saw it 
coming in golf long ago. He had foretold England's down- 
fall in tennis on account of her defective methods. 
It duly came, although they were "on top of the world" 
when he prophesied it, and — at the time — most players 



4 SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 

thought otherwise. In ''Modern Golf" Mr. Vaile said : "We 
must not have the same condition of things in golf. I see 
it coming — from America — as clearly as I did in lawn 
tennis, unless players, particularly amateurs, learn all they 
can about the game." 

It was the American amateur who put American golf 
"way up" in the world. It is the American amateur who 
will keep it there unless England pays more attention to the 
science of the game. 

In the case of lawn tennis it was the Australasians who, 
Mr. Vaile said, would defeat England. They afterwards 
held the Davis Cup for five years. The fact is, that in all 
games we miist use our brains if we want to move with the 
times, and it does not mean enjoying the game less. 

There can be no doubt that Mr^ Vaile's work has revo- 
lutionized thought in connection with golf, and this is the 
first attempt that has been made to give golfers in a cheap 
and concise form the benefit of his lucid and scientific 
instruction. 

The very instructive series of photographs which illus- 
trate this book are of John D. Dunn, the well known golf 
teacher of New York, who has for years taught his pupils 
on the lines laid down by Mr. Vaile. 

The photographs were taken by Brown Bros., of New 
York City. 



SPALDING^S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 



Putting 

It is usual in teaching golf to start with the driver. Ob- 
viously this is wrong. Many professionals know it is' 
wrong, but the insistent cry of the beginner is "Teach me 
the swing." 

This frequently results in his acquiring the swing and 
nothing else. 

In all good tuition the pupil is taken by easy stages 
from the simplest to the most difficult work. We shall, 
therefore, without further argument, put the ball down 
on the putting-green six inches from the hole, give our 
pupil a j)utter, and, as he progresses in his education, 
"back" him through his clubs to the tee — on a practice hole, 
of course — instead of turning him loose on the tee to cut 
the county into strips and to obstruct people who are 
willing and able to play the game. > 

I did not learn golf that way. Very few people ever 
did, but it is the proper way. Many of the best players 
were formerly caddies who acquired their familiarity with, 
and confidence in, the golf ball by chipping it about while 
waiting to go out. 

Putting is almost half of the game of golf. Indeed it 
would hardly be going too far to say that it is half the 
game. A familiar illustration is to say that 72 is a good 
score for practically any cighteen-hole course. Allowing 
a man two on every green, he takes 36 puts, leaving exactly 
half the strokes of the round distributed among all the 



SPALDING S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 




PLATE 2 —Overlapping grip. 



K 




m 


mm 



PLATE 3. — Front view of 
overlapping grip. 



other clubs. This should im- 
press on the golfer the extreme 
importance of getting right to 
the heart of his work on the 
green. 

The first thing we have to 
teach is the grip. The over- 
lapping grip, or the Vardon 
grip, as it is often called, be- 
cause Harry Vardon was the 
first of the great professionals 
to use it, is that which is most 
favoured. This is probably the 
best grip, not only for putting, 
but for playing the game of 
golf generally. 

Plate 1 shows the left-hand 
grip on the club. Plate 2 
shows the grip of both hands, 
the little finger of the right 
hand overlapping the first fin- 
ger of the left. It will be seen 
that the left thumb is quite 
covered up and hidden by the 
right hand. The third plate 
shows very plainly, from a front 
view, how the modern grip 
tends to bring the wrists to- 
gether and so produces greater 
harmony of action in the swing. 



Spalding's athletic library 7 

There is at the present time no better grip in golf than 
this, although some quite famous players still use the old 
two-handed grip without any overlapping. These players 
had, however, almost without exception, formed their game 
before the introduction of the overlapping grip. Golfers 
are an extremely conservative class and they change their 
habits very slowly, but it is quite probable that within a 
few years a change in the hold of the club will take place 
which will have the effect of promoting the right hand to 
its natural place on the club and causing the overlapping 
to be done by the left instead of, as now, by the right. 

I must say something now about the choice of a putter, 
although it will be well to get some friend who knows the 
game, or your professional, to assist you in the choice of 
your clubs. 

You must see to it that your putter is at least so deep 
in its face that it is impossible for you to deliver your 
blow beneath the centre of the ball. There are many 
putters on the market which do not satisfy this condition. 
The consequence is that a much greater chance of error 
is introduced into the player's game by reason of the 
fact that the narrow face allows room for much greater 
play up and down on the ball. 

A plain metal putter, such as that shown in the plates, 
is the best for all general purposes. I am opposed to all 
broad-soled putters, as they give a greater chance of soling 
accidentally, and I unhesitatingly condemn all fancy put- 
ters having the weight mainly at the sole of the club. 

Through the green we want much of the weight low, 
for we want to raise the ball. On the green we want to 




PLATE 4. 
Frontal address. 



Spalding's athletic library 9 

keep the ball down all the time. Therefore, we must 
move our weight up towards the centre of the club, if 
not above it, and have the face of our putter deep enough 
to I'ob us of any chance of making the fatal error of 
hitting underneath the centre of the ball. 

Plate 4 shows how the player should address his ball. 
This is called the frontal address. It will be seen that 
the line to the hole and of the putter sole form a right 
angle. This is of the first importance. The player's 
eye should be right above the ball, and the ball, the hole 
and the eye should be in the same vertical plane, estab- 
lishing what I somewhat arbitrarily call the "triangle of 
vision." The importance of this lies in the fact that one is 
working down the one line, or, to be more correct, in the 
eame plane. If one uses a putter with an exaggerated lie 
— say, for the purpose of illustration, too upright — one's 
eye is away beyond the ball and the line from the ball to 
the eye is in an entirely different vertical plane from that 
wherein are the ball and the hole. 

Plate 5 shows the position the player takes up aftei 
having taken his frontal address. The putter must be 
lifted carefully from in front of the ball and soled behind 
it as shown. 

Plate 6 shows the swing-back for the put. It is very 
important to keep the head of the putter in the line of 
run to the hole produced, as shown in the illustration. 
Note also that the putter is still at a right angle to the 
line. 

Plate 7 shows the finish of the put. The stroke has been 




PIATE 5. 

Stance and address in put. 



Spalding's athletic library H 

played and the club has followed through down the line, 
still preserving the right angle. This is the whole secret 
of direction. The right angle must be preserved at the 
moment of impact. 

Plate 8 is a side view of a swing-back for a short put. 
It shows the position of the ball, the distribution of 
weight and the wrist action very clearly. In putting, body 
and head should both be kept as still as possible until 
the stroke is played. The put is sometimes called a pure 
wrist stroke. It is not so. It should be played as much 
as possible with the wrists on the backward swing without 
in any way constraining oneself; but in the follow 
through the arms must go out after the club, otherwise the 
head of the club will swing across the line of run and in- 
terfere with the direction. 

The action in the true put should be as nearly as may 
be, having regard to the different mechanical conditions, 
that of the pendulum of a clock. If our putter were up- 
right, the pendulum action would be a perfect illustration, 
but as it lies over at an angle it can only be taken as a 
general illustration ; nevertheless it is a good idea to keep 
in one's mind. 

One must utterly ignore all advice to hit the ball in 
putting so as to produce spin of any kind, especially 
back-spin. For all ordinary purposes of practical golf, 
spin on a golf green may be .egarded as not existing. The. 
time will come when our student may go beyond this, but 
even then there will be very few occasions when a put has 
to be played where anything other than the perfectly 
plain ball is required. 




PLATE 6. 
Swing-back for put. 



M'ALDiAG S ATHLETIC LIBKAKY 13 

Above everything, avoid tapping your ball. Endeavour 
to regulate the length of your put by the length of your 
swing-back. When once you have acquired this habit you 
will not have to depend on your muscular memory, as the 
man who taps has to do. 

"Always be up" is a splendid motto in putting, for to 
use another very old and true saying, "Never up, never 
in." Therefore, in A^our approach put, that is to say, in all 
long puts, take a point beyond the hole and make up 
your mind to put across the hole. If you make the hole 
the stopping place in your mind you are almost sure to 
stop short of it in the vast majority of instances — as 
indeed one does in all strokes in golf. It will pay to be 
bold and to give the hole a chance in all long puts. 

Putting over undulating greens cannot be acquired ex- 
cept by practice, but in playing on such greens or on 
sloping greens one great maxim should be kept in mind. 
As the bowler says, "Never be narrow"; in other words, 
always "borrow" enougli of the green to ensure your ball 
having a chance to cross the hole instead of fading away 
before it reaches it. 




PLATE 7. 
Finish of put. 



spalding\s athletic library 15 



Playing a Stymie 

We now come to a situation which is frequently en- 
countered near the hole, namely, the stymie. This occurs 
when one ball is in a straight line with the other, between 
the latter and the hole, and so that the player of the ob- 
structed ball has to play round or over the intervening 
ball in order to hole out. It is clearly shown in Plate 9. 

The modern method of playing this stroke was intro- 
duced by me about 19/05. The difference between it and 
the old stroke will be seen from the illustrations. 

Here we see the player taking his line by frontal ad- 
dress and calculating the distance to the intervening ball. 

Plate 10 shows that the frontal address has been com- 
pleted and the club transferred to the rear of the ball. 
It is now swung back, barely clearing the ground, as shown 
by the white dotted line in Plate 11, until it gets to the 
position shown in that plate. 

Plate 11 shows the extent of the swing-back. The club 
now returns smartly along the white dotted line, still 
parallel with the green, until it hits the ball as low down 
as it can get. The idea in one's mind should be rather 
to endeavour to "divide" the ball from the green, by going 
between it and the ball, than to hit the ball. This is 
important if one desires to obtain the full degree of 
delicacy and control: 

Plate 12 shows us the stroke played and the club fol- 
lowing through, still as low down to the green as possible. 




PLATE 8. 
Swing-back for short put. 



SPALDING^S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 17 

The difference between this stroke and the ordinary 
stymie stroke is shown by the white dotted lines. The 
curved line represents the old mashie pitch ; the straight 
line shows the new stroke. If there is any curve in the 
new stroke its usefulness is discounted. It is the only 
straight stroke in golf, and, properly played, is much more 
delicate and gives both a quicker rise and more back-spin 
than the old stroke. 

George Duncan, the famous young English professional, 
was the first player to whom I showed the stroke. He 
abandoned the old stroke, as he maintains that this stroke 
has put it out of date; indeed, when being photographed 
for "Modern Golf," he said it was useless to show the 
old stroke. 

The remarkable accuracy of this stroke is in a large 
measure due to the almost inexorable demand which it 
makes that the player must keep on the line both before 
and after impact. 

This stymie is usually played with a mashie, but a 
mashie-niblick or a niblick is often a better club, on ac- 
cpunt of its sharp front edge and the greater loft, which 
allow one to get further under the ball. 




Frontal address for stymie stroke. 



19 



Prevalent Misconceptions About Golf 

As we have ^ow earned the right to leave the putting 
green we must consider quite a number of things in con- 
nection with the game oi golf that are commonly 
preached, which, if followed by the beginner, would re- 
tard the development of his game for years. 

For instance, we are gravely informed in one book by 
a man who has won five open championships that putting 
is a gift, an inspiration, and that it cannot be taught. 
Two other golfers who have between them won eleven open 
championships confirm this stupid statement. Fbr- 
tunately, five-times-champion Number One, who was, when 
he started the statement on its travels a very bad putter, ^ 
became quite good, and in another book says truly that a ; 
bad putter may become a good putter and gives himself; 
and his case in proof, but does not say how he effected the 
transformation, which was simply by abandoning tapping 
and back-spin and using the swing. The trouble, however, is 
that scores of thousands of bad putters believe this non- 
sense and resign themselves to their fate instead of realiz-. 
ing that putting is the simplest and easiest thing in golf ^ 
to teach, and that one could make deadly putters of thou-' 
sands of people who never could be golfers. 

So easy and natural is the action of putting, that I 
have not worried the student with numerous directions 
about stance and other things. He can see. Let him 
look and take it in through his eyes after having learned 
the main general principles. 



PLATE 10. 
Stance and address for new stymie stroke. 



21 

The truth is that the sound teacher of modern golf must 
devote his attention to teaching the student what a great 
number of things it is expedient to forget while one is 
making one's stroke, instead of which the whole end and 
aim of every book published seems to be to bewilder and 
confuse utterly the unhappy player by the multifarious 
and erroneous directions given. 

As it is with putting, so it is with the drive. Directly 
one comes to the most complex stroke in the game, a 
stroke which in the nature of its production is, if not 
unsound at least very difficult to execute perfectly, a stroke 
demanding the highest degree of mechanical accuracy, 
one is told the weirdest nonsense about it. 

Let us consider now the question of the distribution of 
weight in the drive. Where is the main portion of the 
weight at the top of the swing ? 

This is a question of fundamental importance to the 
game. Sixteen open championships, with all the weight 
they carry, cry aloud, "On the right foot" — but it is not. 
It is mainly on the left foot and never, by any possible 
chance, in a perfectly executed drive, gets on to the right. 

We must briefly examine this question. All the great- 
est golfers whose names have been attached to books state 
plainly that at the top of the swing the weight is mainly 
on the right. Some of them say it is entirely on the 
light. 

But these same writers say that at the address the 
weight is evenly distributed and thereafter one must not 
sway at the hips or the head. Clearly, if one starts with 



V ■^.. 



PLATE 11. 

Swing-back in new stymie stroke. 



23 

one's weight equally distributed and has an invisible wall 

of rock against one's side which is remote from the hole, 
as one has who is precluded from moving at the right 
foot, hips and head, one cannot very well get one's weight 
or any considerable amount thereof, in excess of that 
which it carried at the start, on to the right. 

One might think that this is so obvious that it is un- 
necessary to labour the question. I had to demonstrate it 
in London by the machine shown in Plate 12 A. James 
Sherlock is there shown playing a drive, and he demon- 
strated beyond a shadow of doubt that the major portion 
of the weight at the top of the swing goes on to the left. 

This machine was made for me at great trouble and 
expense, and in the West End Golf School/ Piccadilly, 
London, I gave a demonstration to the press of the 
United Kingdom and golfers which must rank in the 
history of golf, for it conclusively proved the impossibility 
of the prevalent teaching of golf. 

As will be seen from the photograph, the main portion 
of the weight goes forward. When once this is realized, 
half the danger of slicing is gone. 

This photograph serves also to dispel another mis- 
chievous doctrine. It proves clearly that the Weig'ht 
rests mainly on the left foot. Nearly every book tells the 
student to pivot on the side of his left toe and to bend 
his left knee in towards his right leg. Both of these 
directions are very unsound. It will be seen that Sherlock 
has his weight distributed right across his foot from the 
ball of the big toe, and that his knee is bent towards the 
ball and not towards the other leg. These two things mean 




PLATE 12. 
Stymie played. Ball in air. 



Spalding's athletic library 25 

the difference between a sound base and the unsound one, 
that the pla3^er, who follows the prevalent teaching, has. 
Moreover, what Sherlock and, I may say, Harry Vardon 
do is the natural thing, and therefore likely to be the best, 
while the other is quite unnatural and will not bear an- 
alysis or practical trial in comparison with the method 
shown so well by the photograph. 

Here again is an instance of teaching by elimination. 
If one has gathered this natural and comfortable thing to 
do from the actual illustration of its being done and has 
practised a little, one does not have to think of it at the 
time of playing. It comes naturally; whereas, the other 
never would, for the knee was not made to bend sideways. 

After this question of the weight, perliaps the most 
harmful delusion is what I call the fetich of the left. 
This is a blind belief on the part of many golfers that 
the left hand and arm are more important in the golf 
swing than the right hand and arm. This is of course 
absolute nonsense, but one man who has .won five open 
championships does not hesitate tp state his belief in the 
superstition, although he does say that he himself does 
not follow it. 

The fact is, that the right hand and arm are dominant 
in the golf swing, as they are in practically all two- 
handed strokes, but in the case of a golfer who knows what 
he is doing, the idea of domination never arises. It is the 
last thing that should be ia anyone's- mind.; Any attempt 
whatever to apportion : any specific amotint . of ; power to 
either hand is so stupid that it is' amazing to find great 
players advocating it. 




PLATE 12a. 
Machine used in demonstration at West End Golf School, 
London, when Mr. Vaile proved the theories of Braid, Taylor 
and Vardon to be unsound. Sherlock driving. 



SPALDING^S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 27 

When I first attacked this idea in London, George Dun- 
can, in an interview, completely upheld my views and, 
indeed, no self-respecting professional now dares to teach 
the predominance of the left. This is another unnatural 
notion gone. The natural method is easy and requires no 
effort of memory at the time of making the stroke. 

Then we are told that the golf stroke is a sweep — not a 
hit. We are told to sweep the ball away with a gentle, 
flowing motion and so on, which is sheer futility. The 
golf stroke is played so rapidly that pictures taken at 
one-twelve hundred and fiftieth of a second are mere 
blurs. Can one imagine a gentle sweep proceeding 
through the air at this rate? As a matter of fact the golf 
drive is a hit, and a very fine hit at that, when well done; 
but although it is a hit there must of course be no idea 
whatever of arresting the club at the ball. It must follow 
right out after it until it comes round naturally. 

Let nobody who desires to drive well be led away by 
these imbecile notions which cluster round golf thicker 
than the cobwebs of tradition festoon the national life of 
dear old England. Let him make up his mind to hit 
his ball, which is what he would try to do quite naturally 
unless his mind had been obsessed by the unnatural idea of 
a sweep by the iteration and reiteration of the wonderful 
army of golf parrots, who repeat the things they hear 
others say without in any way analyzing them or trying 
to use their own reason. 

We are frequently told about the wonderful things that 
can be done by "getting one's wrists into it'' at the moment 
of impact. The greatest of golfers publish this nonsense. 




PLATE 13. 

Stance and addressfor chip shot ^vith mashre. 



Spalding's athletic library 29 

Vardon calls it a kind of superstition and says he does 
not believe in it. It is assuredly unsound and calculated to 
spoil the drive of anyone trying to use it. The wrists do 
their chief work in the earliest stages of the swing, when 
the weight of the club falls across them in the way in 
v/hich they bend least. The thing which writers and 
teachers mistake for wrist action, immediately before, at, 
and directly after the moment of impact is merely the 
natural roll or turn-over of the forearm bringing the club 
back to the position it occupied at the address. The wrists 
finished their work long ago. This delusion about the 
wrists is another thing which it is most important to forget. 
I showed clearly in "The Soul of Golf" that the 
game has suffered terribly in the past from the multiplicity 
of false instructions and- that it is mainly by recogniz- 
ing these for what they are, putting them out of mind 
and letting Nature have a chance, that the golfer will ar- 
rive at the true spirit of the game and the ability to play 
it and understand it so as to get the best out of it. I am 
glad, indeed, to see that this line of tuition is being fol- 
lowed, particularly in America. 






Swing-baek for chip shot witli mashie. 



Spalding's athletic library 31 



The Mashie 

Second only in importance to the putter comes the 
mashie. This is the club which can so often save you a stroke 
on the green. Having learned to rely on getting down 
in two the student turns to his mashie if he has not already 
done so. as I suspect he has. 

Plate 13 shows the stance and address for a "chip" shot 
with the mashie. This is used for short shots quite near 
the green. 

Plate 14 shows the swing-back for the same shot. Ob- 
serve how little the forearms have moved. Notice carefully 
the position of the feet and that the legs are practically 
stiff or barely flexed, while both feet are in full contact 
with the earth. 

Plate 15 shows the finish of this useful stroke. Notice 
the position of the club. The face is still at a right angle 
to the line of flight and it has flnished straight down that 
Ime. These are two important points in obtaining ac- 
curacy. Note carefully the position of the left elbow, 
which is pointing toward the hole. This prevents follow 
tlirough and tends to add back-spin to the stroke. 

Plate 16 shows the top of the swing in a cut approach. 
The club passes sharply across the face of the ball, im- 
parting considerable spin to it. This stroke is not nearly 
so difficult as it is generally represented to be. It must 
not be played by attempting to draw the hands in during 
impact. The cut is made by the club traveling rapidly 
across the ball at llic instant the hittcM- is sent away towai'd 
the hole. 




PLATE 15. 

Finish of cliip shot with mashie. 



Spalding's athletic library 33 



The Iron 

Plate 17 shows the top of the swing for an iron shot. 
Notice carefully how the wrists go in under the club. 
I'his is very important, for the wrists must be well under 
the club at the top of the swing if one is to get the best 
results. The swing here is very upright and the club 
is almost parallel to the line of flight. The weight must 
always in this shot be more on the left than the right. 




PLATE 16. 

Top of swing in cy^t-mashie approach. 



Spalding's athletic library 35 



The Cleek 

Plate 18 shows stance and address for the cleek. Notice 
the position of the feet and that the hands are slightly 
in front of the head of the club, as in most ordinary shots 
played with iron clubs. 

Plate 19 shows the top of the swing in the cleek shot. 
The weight must be mainly on the left leg. "This, however, 
comes quite naturally wlien one realizes the true principle 
of the distribution of weight. A clear illustration of it 
may be given by assuming that the golfer has a leaden 
body and two iron pipes instead of legs. If one were then 
to take an axe and bond the left pipe forward half way 
up, it would shorten the support and very naturally some 
of the weight would come forward. This is what actually 
happens so far as regards this position in the golf swing. 

Plate 20. This is the finish of the cleek shot. Notice 
the position of the left foot solidly and firmly fixed and 
pointing in such a direction that the weight is not thrown 
across it, but down it from the instep to toes. This has 
much to do with the stability of the finish. 

Plate 21 shows the method of playing a ball from a 
bunker. The club must not be grounded in a bunker. 
In its downward path it cuts into the sand a little to the 
rear and right of the ball and lifts it nearly straight up. 




rLATE IGa. 
h of ciit-m^shie stroke. 



37 



The Driver and Brassie 

I have already stated all the general principles of driv- 
ing in laying down the things which are not to be done, 
which are, in fact, to be forgotten. This seems very much 
like turning a man loose without instructions, but in effect 
it is not, and it will be found that these natural things 
sink into his mind and body from the mere telling, particu- 
larly when accompanied by illustrations, and that they 
become a part of him, a habit in fact, in a manner which 
is out of the question when he is striving to remember 
and lo produce a series of unnatural and complicated 
actions in a period of time which is wholly inadequate for 
any consecutive thinking, even when conducted on sound 
and natural lines. 

Tlie stroke with the driver and tlie brassie is the same. 
The l)ra.ssie is used when the lie of the ball is not good 
enough for the driver. 

Plate 22 shows the stance and address for the drive. 
The weight is equally distributed between the legs. 

Now ensues a quite important operation in golf called 
the waggle. I illustrated it for the first time in golf 
literature in "Modern Golf." I shall show it again here, 
for many people waste much time and injure their game 
by excessive waggling. 

The series of positions shown here explain how George 
Duncan waggles. He is one of the quickest players living, 
but even for ordinary players nothing more than is here 
shown is necessary. 




PLATE 17. 
Top of swing in iron shot. 



SPALDIXG^S ATHLETIC LIBRARY 39 

Plate 23 shows how the club comes up from the address 
approximately as shown by the dotted line A-B to C. From 
there it goes back to the position shown in plate 24 and 
marked D in plate 23. 

Plate 24 shows how the club goes forward down the 
dotted line until it rests for the briefest possible time as 
shown in the next plate. 

Plate 25 shows how the club halts for an instant and 
then sinks into the position shown in Plate 26. 

This, then, is Duncan's waggle, so far as I am aware 
the only one which has ever been illustrated in the history 
of golf, wliicli, if true, is rather peculiar, for a bad waggle 
is quite a bad feature in anyone's game. 

We have now returned to the stance and address. The 
next position is important. It is shown in Plate 27 and is 
called the press forward. Immediately prior to raising 
his club, which is lifted easily and naturally from the 
earth, the player should press hi's hands forward slightly. 
This is an old St. Andrews trick. It is considered to im- 
prove the rhythm of the swing and to prevent the wrists 
going back before the head of the club. 

Plate 28 shows us the club leaving the line of flight 
of the ball. The left heel begins to rise directly the club 
head leaves the bail. 

Plate 29. Here we see the forearm turning over. The 
left* knee is bending in, as already described. The main 
portion of the weight is squarely across the left foot. 

Plate 30 shows the player near the top of the swing. 
The right leg is rigid and the right foot is firmly planted 
on the ground. The wrists have come in under the club 
and the weight is still in the main on the left foot. 




PLATE 18. 
Stance and address for cleek shot. 



Spalding's athletic libkary 41 

Plate 31 shows us the top of swing. Note carefully 
position of aims and wrists. Everything depends on get- 
ting a good start. This cannot be done unless the wrists 
and arms are well placed under the shaft. Never let the 
motto "Slow back" worry you. It is another useless cum- 
berer of your mind.' Never think of your speed except 
to see that you have not enough to cause you any incon- 
venience or loss of power in arresting your swing at the 
top. This is another thing easily forgotten and well out 
of the way. 

Plate 32 sliows the club returning to the ball and the 
turn-over of the forearms is clearly shown here. The left 
foot is now firmly planted and the right is pivoting on 
the ball of the toe. 

Plate 33 shows the moment of impact. The right heel is 
up and the right leg is bending forward. The weight on 
the right is shifting forward to the left. 

Plate 34 shows the club following through down the 
line. Note tliat the club face is still at a right angle to 
the line. The player has already ceased to look at the 
place where the ball was, as one is so often wrongly told 
to do. Such a course must spoil any follow through, for a 
rigid head and neck must hold back the right shoulder 
and throw everything out of gear. The head comes round 
immediaiely after the ball is struck and turns naturally 
with the body. 

Plate 35 shows the finish of the drive with all the 
weight on the left foot. There is merely enough weight 
now on the right to preserve the player's balance. 




i-i.ArE 19. 
Top of swing in cleek shot. 




PLATE 20. 

Fimsli of cleek shot. 




PLATE 21. 
Playing a niblick shot. 




PLATE 22. 
Stance and address for the drive* 







First part of ^le waggle. 




PLATE 24. 

Forward movement in the waggle. 




PLATE 25. 
Finishing the waggle. 




, . , , . , 26. 
Return to stance and address for the drive after the waggle. 




PLATE 27. 
The press forward in the drive. 




PLATE 28. 
Club leaving line of flight. 




PLATE 29. 

Showing turn of foreai'ms in upward swing. 




PLATE 30. 

Near the top of the swing. 




PLATE 31. 

The top of the swing. 




PLATE 31a. 
Club returning to the ball. Note th9< the right arm is providing 
the power. 




PLATE 32. 

Club Hearing ball. Note turn of foreai-ms, common]}' miscalled 

wrist-work. 




PLATE 33. 

The actual moment of impact. The ckib was traveUng so fast 
that, although the exposure was l/2JL)0th part of a second, it 
was not caught on the photograph except where the action was 
arrested on the ball. 




i'LATE o4. 
Club following through down line. 




PLATE 35. 

The finish of the drive, showins: how neariy all the weight goes 
onto the left. 



Spalding- Aihletic Library 

GOLF BALL FACTS 



There are three distinctive features characterizing today the 
Spalding Hne of golf balls, a line, by the way, that is the most 
comprehensive and balanced ever produced by a single manu- 
facturer. 

First — The Dimple marking. We have conclusively and 
scientifically proved that a ball marked in this way (in contrast 
to the Bramble marking) is at least five yards longer on the 
drive, owing to the fact that the blow is nearer the rubber thread 
delivered on a flat surface, while no lost motion occurs, as it 
were, in the absorption of a fraction of the blow by protruding 
pimples, as in the case of the Bramble. However, no scientific 
proof is needed to demonstrate the above fact. We need simply 
point to manufacturers here and in England, who have attempted 
to construct balls on the same principle. There have been all 
sorts of geometric figures employed by these manufacturers — 
<tars, crescents, diamonds, squares, triangles, and hexagons — in 
the form of depressions on the surface of a golf ball, each one 
attempting to approach in theory as nearly as possible to the 
Spalding Dimple. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," 
Ijut the dimple remains in principle and reality the fairest of 
them all. 

Second — Cover material. Ours is refined from the best obtain- 
able raw material by a process particularly exclusive to our- 
selves at great expense and produces the finest cover obtainable, 
and as we refine our own raw material, we therefore have 
reason to rely on its quality and uniformity. 

Third — Our soft cores, as employed in our "Domino Baby 
Dimple," "Midget" and "Honor" balls, are patented — the inven- 
tion of our Chicopee laboratory — and possess distinct virtues 
enjoyed by no other cores. The core of a golf ball (particularly 
a heavy one) should be yielding, so as to permit of distortion 
when the rubber tape and thread around it are distorted by the 



Spalding Athletic Library 

blow, for it is the reaction to this very distortion that gives dis- 
tances — the violent effort made by the rubber to regain its former 
equilibrium. Our cores are so soft that they permit of this 
maximum distortion. Since they are moulded, they invariably 
are uniform in size and in gravity, because in the moulding or 
curing process their elements (of weights) are fixed. The 
reverse Is apt to be true of the soft cores of nearly all our com- 
petitors, who employ rubber sacks or bags which contain paste 
or liquid. These cannot be as uniform in size or gravity as the 
moulded or fij^ed cores we use; first, because the bags may, 
and do, break, In which case the ball collapses inside; and, 
second, because the heaviest part of the liquid or paste may 
drop to one side of the core If the box of balls remains long 
on the shelves, thus displacing the center of gravity. If you 
have never seen one of our moulded soft cores, ask the manager 
to cut off the cover of an old soft cored ball, unwind the rubber, 
and show it to you. 

The fourth characteristic Spalding feature Is general uni- 
formity as regards weight, cover thickness (our covers are one- 
sixteenth of an inch thick) and compression, or hardness of 
wind. Uniformity we consider almost as Important as either of 
the other three characteristic features of the Spalding line. 
We believe no other manufacturer approaches us in this respect. 

There exists always the most vital connection between the 
compression of a ball, its diameter and weight, and the size 
of its core for a given purpose. In other words, a ball that we 
expect and wish the hardest hitters to use is made differently 
from a ball that we market for the use of the average player. 
This difference is clearly demonstrated by the two new balls in 
our line this year, the "English Midget" and the "Honor," the 
former Is small, hard, and heavy, and only the longest players 
can secure the maximum distance there Is tied up in this ball. 
The latter is so constructed as regards the size of Its core and 
the hardness of its wind that it Is particularly responsive to the 
blow of the average player and who can use it with best results 
and yet remain unconscious of Its weight. 



Spaldi?ig Athletic Library 

No woman should attempt to play our No. 4 "Domino" or 
our "Midgets," for instance, nor can g. hard hitting man secure 
the proper distance that is -due him from the use of our "Glory 
Dimple," "Baby Dimple," or probably even our "Honor" ball. 
Note particularly the size of this "Honor" ball. It is a brand 
new one. The harder balls, therefore, for the reasons before 
stated are also the ones that are most easily controlled on a 
short game, or on short hole's, since the lightest blows do not 
affect them to the same degree as they affect softer balls. Though 
in flight the smaller ball is the longer, the larger ball makes up 
for this somewhat in its greater roll for the same reason that a 
larger cartwheel from a given initial momentum will roll further 
and with less friction as it were, than a smaller one. It does 
not dip down into everj^ pocket or depression of the ground, 
and will roll longer on a road of a given roughness. 



Sfya/(fii.\ii AfJilctic Library 

"PERMA"-THE WONDERFUL NEW 
GOLF BALL PAINT 



Reg.U.S.Pat.Off. 



We cannot help being enthusiastic about this wonderful nev/ 
golf ball paint which has just been perfected in the Spalding 
laboratory. It is unquestionably the greatest improvement in 
golf ball manufacture in recent years — a decided step forward 
in the state of the art — indeed, it is significant that the "Honor" 
ball, with all that is implied in that name, should be just coming 
before the public, the first new ball to carry "Perma" (^m. oir^) 
paint. One hundred holes are nothing for this paint, a scrubbing 
brush and some soap make it nearly new again, and it is well 
nigh indestructible, due to its marvelous elasticity, and to the 
fact that it clings like a magnet to the surface of the ball. And 
yet this is not all. It also clings to the club's surface. You 
play straighter with it; straighter and more certain, too, for 
it grips the grass tight on a backspin, and enables you to pitch 
close up to a hole with more freedom, and still not be over. 
It has increased the opportunities for skill in the short game 
25 per cent. 

The Spalding laboratory spent a Imig time in its development, 
and feels that it is right. It is very important that the ball be 
kept clean. If the dimples clog up, the ball will duck, and that 
is not the fault of the ball. Marking is put on the surface of a 
golf ball to prevent this, through the creation of the proper air 
resistance, and the exact dimensions of dimples on Spalding 
golf balls and their depth has been gotten down to such a fi,ne 
mathematical point (better than .001 inch)— at which point the 
longest flights are assured— that it is not hard to figure out how 
mud which fills the dimple up and neutralizes the action of this 
marking will permit the ball to duck in flight. 

Spalding Red Dots and Green Dots will continue to be painted 
with enamel paint, but it 'is to be noted that even on these balls 
the finest imported enamel obtainable is used. 



Spalding Athletic Library 

Golf balls are subject to extreme heat and should never be 
left near open fires, registers, or steam pipes. The cover ma- 
terial is not "cured" and will flow and melt under these conditions. 

Golfers who remember the old "gutty" balls thought them 
cheap at $4.00 a dozen, and yet the cost of making them was 
infinitesimal as compared with the present day line of balls, and 
a player was lucky to get around once with them. A half dozen 
rounds is not unusual with "Perma" ( m'.off^) painted balls, to 
say nothing of the added pleasure they bring to their users. 

SPALDING 1915 GOLF BALL PRICES, WEIGHTS, SIZES 
AND COMPRESSIONS. 

Weight Size Average 

Name. Ounces Inches Comp. 

Red Dot L44 1.710 8 

Not supplied "Perma" painted. . 

No. 1. Regular painted Dozen, $6.00 

Glory Dimple 1-44 1.710 8 

No. 3P. "Perma" painted Dozen, $9.00 

No. 3. Regular painted " 7.50 

Domino Dimple L62 1.710 6 

No. 4P. "Perma" painted Dozen, $9.00 

No. 4. Regular painted " 7.50 

Honor i^'.n ^'^^ ^-^^^ ^ 

Supplied "Perma" painted only. Dozen, $9.00 
English Midget Dimple 1-68 1.655 4>4 

Supplied "Perma" painted only .Dozen, $'9.00 

Domino Dimple *V«-« ^-^^ ^'^^^ '^^ 

No. 6P. "Perma" paintec^ Dozen, $9.00 

No. 6. Regular painted " 7.50 

Baby Dimple l--„-^-^^ ^'^^^ ^ 

No. 9P. "Perma" painted Dozen, $9.00 

No. 9. Regular painted " 7.50 

Midget Bramble V.o ^'^^ ^'^^^ ^ 

No. lOP. "Perma" painted Dozen, 9.00 

No. 10. Regular painted " 7.50 

Midget Dimple . .-. ..••••.•••• • •^•■^ ^'^^ ^'^^^ ^^ 

No. IIP. "Perma" painted ... .Dozen, $9.00 

No. IL Regular painted " 7.50 

Green Dot • I" 1-655 7 

Not supplied "Perma" painted. . 

No. 12. Regular painted Dozen, $6.00 

NOTE.— All golf balls listed at $7.50 per dozen sell six balls 

for $3.75; three balls for $1.90; one ball for 65 cents. 

Figures in column marked "Average Compression " show the comparative 

hardness of balls, and are based on the arbitrary scale of ^he Spaldmg compres 

sion machine, the higher figures representing the softer the lower the harder 

balls. A perfect degree of uniformity cannot be guaranteed in Red Dot and t.reen 

Any la^rge size ball weighing over 1.50 ounces will sink. 



^S^KeTHE SPALDING 



TRADE-MARK TuW 



SPALDING "PERM A" GOLF BALLS 



Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. 



After months of experiment and trials we have invented, at our Chicopee 
factory, a new Golf Ball Paint, which we shall call the 



44 



PERMA 



99 



Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. 

This we can guarantee in the strongest possible fashion for durability especially, 
and it certainly means a great step forward in golf ball construction. 

DISTANCE— The most essential feature in a golf ball is in the length 

of drive, and all Spalding heavy balls are best for hard hitters. 

Other styles of our make are better for medium or light hitters. 
DURABILITY — Is obtained by proper construction, tough covering 

material, and still further increased by the use of "PERMA" paint. 
CONTROL — Is secured by proper use of the club, but is increased 

by the clinging quality of the "PERMA" paint. 
SATISFACTION— Can be obtained by selecting a ball that suits 

your game, and the great variety of styles we make gives you a 

choice offered by no other manufacturer. 

On account of the extra expense involved, all balls painted this way will 
retail for $9.00 per dozen. 

At present we will supply the following balls painted with " PERMA'* fe'^l:) 
Paint. When ordering, please specify the number of the ball with letter "P", as 
indicated on list below. 

Spalding Honor. "PERMA" painted Dozen, $9.00 



English Midget Dimple. "PERMA" painted 

No. 3P. Glory Dimple. "PERMA" painted 

No. 4P. Domino Dimple. 

No. 6P. Domino Dimple. 

No. 9P. Baby Dimple. 

No. lOP. Midget Bramble. 

No. IIP. Midget Dimple. 



"PERMA" painted. 
"PERMA" painted. 
"PERMA" painted. 
"PERMA" painted. 
"PERMA" painted. 



9.00 
9.00 
9.00 
9.00 
9.00 
9.00 
9.00 



Although dearer in price, they are cheaper in the end, because of greater dur- 
ability. 
Order ball by number (except Spalding Honor and English Midget Dimple), and 

note particularly the special numbers on "PERMA" painted balls. 
Spalding Honor and English Midget Dimple balls supplied only "PERMA" painted. 
We also supply our regular catalogue line of balls enameled according to an im- 
proved English process and far superior to any ordinary painted golf balls. (See 
list on following pages.) 



PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO I 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

AODRESSEOTOOS 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



HI COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



Prices in effect January 5, 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices »ee apecial Canadian Catalogue. 



St!1?e THE SPALDING 



TRADEMARK 



GUARANTEES 
QUALITY 



SPALDING GOLF BALLS 

Experts have assisted us in establishing this line, basing their advice, as we have our manufacture, 
upon variations that must unavoidably occur in the conditions under which the game is played and 
upon the varying requirements of individual players themselves. Compression figures indicate the 
comparative hardness of balls and are based on the arbitrary scale of our own compression machine. 
the higher figures representing the softer, the lower the harder balls. 




The Spalding Honor provides for the average 
player a heavy, soft ball, one, that due to its soft- 
ness will be found unusually responsive to a 
medium blow. Its weight and high degree of 
resiliency insures a long roll. 



The English Midget, as manufactured by our 
London factory, which we are marketing this 
year, is the ball which last year won the English 
amateur and ladies' championship and was the 
most used ball made in Great Britain. 



PROMPT mENTION GIVEN TO 

m COMMUNICATIONS^ , 

ADDRESSED TO US ^1 



A. G.SPALDING &, BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COV£R 
' OF THIS BOO! 



Price* in effect JungaryJ, 1915. Subject to change without 



inadian price< lee apecisl Canadian Catalogue. 




.^m:H.mMiiiMai 



SPALDING GOLF BALLS 

Generally speaking no player should attempt to play a ball of the weight of which he is continually 
conscious of, first because it is fatiguing, and second since he will secure better results (especially 
in flight) from a lighter ball. The longest players only will secure the maximum distance frorn the 
heaviest and hardest balls. Most ladies and all light hitters should avoid their use. The use of dif- 
ferent sizes is fundamentally a matter of individual choice, though by a law governing projectiles, 
the smaller a ball of a given weight the greater the flight from a given momentum. 




No. 1 



Don't hit the ball on the dots 
every time you tee it up and then 
blame the manufacturer if you 
lose directiorf and finally dis- 
tance. Play fair with the ball and 
the ball will play fair with you. 
Other things being equal the 
heavier the ball the longer the 
roll, while the added quality of 
hardness furnishes the greatest 
steadiness on the "short game. 



No. 12 



Varying turf conditions, the desirability of using 
floating balls on water holes, the ' holding of 
greens on short holes and play against hard head 
winds, must ever govern individual selection. 



"Dimple" marking is controlled by A. G. Spald- 
ing & Bros., under patent dated February 4, 
1908. We can also furnish any rubber 

cored golf balls made under the Haskell patent 



PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 
ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
" AODRESSEO TO US 



A. G.SPALDING &. BROS 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



Price, in eHec. January 5, 1915. Subject to change without noUce. For Canadian price, .ee .pecial Canadian Catalogue. 



1 



rtlUHE SPALDING 




TRADE-MARK tZlf 



SPALDING PATENTED SPECIALTIES 



RIGDEN PATENT 

PalMledDec. 7lh. 1909 




SPALDING JACOBUS TRIPLE INSERT Combined with RIGDEN PATENT WEIGHTED HEAD 

(Paleoled Nov. Bih. 1910) I 1 (Palenled Dec. 7, 1909) 




Triple In.. 

SPALDING BIDDLE PATENT "SKOOTER" WOOD CLUBS. 

< Copyrlglit, 1913 

When ordering, mention " Biddle Patent" 




PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADDRESSED TO US 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



Prices in effect January 5, 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue. 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSTITUTE 



THE SPALDING 



TRADEMARK 



GUARANTtES 
QUALITY 



SPALDING RIGDEN PATENT WOOD CLUBS 

Patenlea December 7, 1909 

The Spalding Rigden Patent Wood Clubs, with insertion of a specially fastened brass back (see' 
sectional cut on opposite page) in place of the ordinary lead one, represent the first substantial 
advance over the original method of weighting wooden clubs. We claim this method of weighting 
prevents shifting of the weight, concentrates maximum force behind the point of impact, balances the 
club with mathematical accuracy, and protects the back of the club under extraordinary wear, as en- 
countered in playing from hard dirt tees. Made in two distinct types, comprising five different models. 
No. R. Round type of head, presenting a No. RN. Longer in face and narrower from face 
beauty in Hne and contour as in no other to back. A splendid type of club from stand- 

golf club. This type supplied in either Driver point of practical playing efficiency. This type 

or Brassie. supplied in either Driver, Brassie or Spoon. 

Spalding Rigden Patent Wood Clubs. Two types (five models) described above. Each, $3.50 
Spalding Rigden Patent Wood Clubs, fitted with Ivory face (see cut on opposite page). " 6.00 

All Rigden Models carried in stock in either Right or Special light weight clubs for women carried in stock in 
Left Hand Clubs. In ordering for Left Handed player any of the Rigden models. In ordering women's clubs 
add letter L to regular Model Number. add letter W to regular Model Number. 

Spalding Jacobus Triple Insert ^'"^^^"^ Rigden Patent Weighted Head 

(Patented Nov. 8. 1 9 1 0) (Patented Dec. 7. 1 909) 

The Jacobus Patent Triple Insert combined with Rigden Patent Head gives all the features 
described above of the Rigden Patent Head, and, in addition, provides a wooden club with an 
exceedingly hard driving surface, obtained by inserting specially prepared mahogany segments so 
that the impact is imparted to the ball by the end of the grain of the wood. Recommended by 
numerous players as the best wooden club made. See cuts on opposite page. 

Models same as in regular Rigden Patent Clubs listed above. Mention "Jacobus-Rigden when ordering. 

Spalding Jacobus-Rigden Wood Clubs. Two types (five models) Each, $4.00 

All Jacobus-Rigden Models carried in stock in either Special light weight clubs for women can ied in stock in 

Right or Left Hand Clubs. In ordering for Left Handed any of the Jacobus-Rigden Models. In ordering women's 

.player add letter L to regular Model Numbers. clubs add letter W to regular Model Numbers. 

SPALDING BIDDLE PATENT "SKOOTER" WOOD CLUBS 

When ordering, mention "Biddle Patent." 

Patented August 22, 1911. 

Tlip Biddle Patent Clubs, and especially the Brassie Spoon, will be found 
particularly good for women players. 

In these "Biddle Patent" clubs the lip portion of the face has 
been slightly raised to avoid danger of deflection, the club 
when it meets the ground sliding along instead of digging in. 
The different models in which these Biddle Patent Wood 
Clubs are made are varied in the proper degrees to secure the 
requisite range of flight to accommodate almost any course condition possible to be covered by a 
w^ood club. Models supplied: Driver, Brassie, Brassie Spoon, Brassie Cleek. Shafts are all of 

selected second growth split hickory. Grips of specially prepared calf Each, $3.50 

Spalding Biddle Patent Wood Clubs, fitted with Ivory face " 6.00 

ANY OF THE CLUBS LISTED ON THIS PAGE FURNISHED WITH SPALDING NEVER SLIP GRIP, INSTEAD 

OF SPECIALLY PREPARED CALF GRIP, 25 CENTS EACH, EXTRA, 

Order by Model Numbers, as noted under cuts shown on opposite page. 




PROMPT MENTION GIVEN TO 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADDRESSED TO US 



A.G.SPALDING &. BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



IFOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVES 
f OF THIS BOO! 



Prices in effect January 5, 191 5. Subject to change without notice. For Can«di»n pric«» see special Canadian C«taIo«uo. 



^KJHE SPALDING 




V unvei 
iredcalf 

II 



Clubs with 
Spalding Never 
Slip Grip, instead 
of specially 
prepared calf 
grip, 25 cent* 
each, extra. 



SPALDING GOLD MEDAL WOOD CLUBS 

Spalding Gold Medal Clubs are made in the latest, which means the most generally approved models, and of the first selection 
of heads, shafts and everything else entering into their construction. Made in both socket and spliced types and including 

practically every model in popular demand anywhere in the United States or abroad. 
No.GMl. Gold Medal Wood Clubs. Models I, 2,3, 7, I I, 14, 16, I 7 and 23 Drivers or Brassies, 18 and 19 Drivers, Brassie Spoon 
Models 6 and I 3, and Wood Cleek Models 20 and 22, shown on this and following page. Specially prepared calf grip. Ea., $3.00 

J Standard lead weighted golf clubs at a moderate price. Material 
with the slightest blemish and models which are out-of-date do 
not go into Spalding Gold Medal Clubs. 
ORDER BY MODEL NUMBERS 
Model No. 1. Demonstrates an unusual combination of correct design- 
ing and general efficiency. Moderate size. Every line in harmony 
without the slightest exaggeration in any detail. Shaft practically 
centered at heel. 

Model No. 2. Similar to No. I, but narrower 
from face to back, and a trifle longer face. 
Recommended for beginners. 
Model No. 3. In shape approaching our Rigden 
Patent clubs No. R. A round, large head. 
Top line of face well arched. Designed to 
place as much wood as possible behind the 
point of impact. 
Model No. 7. Large type of head, rtiade with 
greater portion of weight set well forward of 
center, and wood around the neck reduced, 
giving a prominence to the head and striking 
face which is calculated to increase a play- 
er's confidence. 
Model No. 11. Longheaded, flat lie type. Top 
line of face slightly arched. An excellent 
type for players preferring a flat lying club. 
Model No. 14. Large headed, Semi-Dread- 
nought type, square face. Designed to impart 
confidence to player uncertain of tee shots. 
Model No. 16. Long,narrow"De3troyer" 
type, of extraordinary length of face. 
Designed particularly for the beginner, 
as presentingmaximumhitting surface. 
Model No. 17. Oblong "blocked" type 
of head. Square face. A most efficient 
style of club. 
Model No. 23. Model of club widely 
advertised and used by an international 
champion. Greatest width of head 
near toe, tapering beyond face, and 
back to heel. 
Model No. 18 Driver. Spliced type of 

club, with long face. 
Model No. 19 Driver. As No. 18, but 
with shorter face and rounded head. 
Model No. 20 Wood Cleek. Long, nar- 
row head. Well lofted face; spliced. 
Model No. 22 Wood Cleek. Extra long 

face. Socket type of club. 

Model No. 6 Spoon. A Bull Dog type of 

head, with round sole; an excellent club 

for playing from the rough orcuppy lie. 

Model No. 1 3 Brassie Spoon. -Ideal type 

for all around work. Longer in face 

than No.6and without rounded bottom. 

All models shown on thit page, except Model] 

14, are carried in stock in both Right and Left 

Hand Clubs. In ordering for Left Handed 

Player add letter L to regular Model Numbers. 

Models 1 , 2, 7 and 1 1 , shown on this page, ar» 

carried in stock also in special light weight 

clubs for women. In ordering clubs for 

Mod. 



Model No. 11 Driver 




add Utter W to regular Model Numbers. Model No. 14 Driver or Brassie Large 



PROMPT mENTION GIVE;^ TO 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADDBESSED TO US 



AG. SPALDING ^ BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



IR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIOE FRONT COVER 
L^ OF THIS Boot ^ 



101 R .diikiort >n ^hanso uritkout noticB. For Canadian price* *99 »p«eUl C«m(liMI Catalogue' 



sSbSe THE SPALDING 




TRADE-MARK ^S^^ 



SPALDING GOLD MEDAL WOOD CLUBS 




Model No. 22 S^ 



Cleek Model No. 6 Bull Dog. Brassie Spoon Fiber Face Model No. 13 Brassie Spoon 

FOR DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ABOVE CUTS. SEE OPPOSITE PAGE 
All Models shown on this page carried in stock in Right Hand Clubs, and. in addition Wood Cleek No. 20 and Brassie Spoon No. 13 
Z" carried tnCft Hand Clubs. Other models in Left Hand Clubs supplied on special orders. When ordering for Left Handed player 



add letter L to regular Mo 



Model 23 and 



Spoon No 



13. sho 



^ModeTNiImbe 



ight clubs for wc 






libs 



PROMPT AnENTION GIVEN TO 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS, 

ADDRESSED TO OS 



A. G.SPALDING &. BROS, y 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES h 



IR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVEIl 
OFTHISBOOI ^ 



Pric. io effect January 5. 1915. Subject to change >^thou. notice. For CW<U«. price. ..e .pecia. Canadian CaUlogue. 



sSiKTHESPALDING 




SPALDING GOLD MEDAL IRONS 



No.GMI. SpaldingGold 
Medal Irons, plain, dia- 
mond scored or dotted 
faces. Specially prepar- 
ed calf grip. Ea.. $2.50 
Cleek No. 1. ShoVt 
hosel, with shaft ex- 
tending to sole. Con- 
centrated weight in 
back. Irregular dot 
corrugation. 
Cleek No. 2. Straight 
blade. Trifle more 
depth at toe than heel. 
An efficient model. 
Straight line corruga- 
tion. 
Cleek No. 3. Well loft- 
ed. Concentrated 
weight in back. Three- 
quarter length hosel. 
Ball dot corrugation. 
MashieNo. 1. Genuine 
deep faced mashie 
type — so called Taylor 
model. Straight line 
corrugation. 
MashieNo. 2. Medium 
depth of face. Lofting 
mashie type. Regular 
dot corrugation. 
Mashie No. 3. Shallow 
face. Lofting mashie 
type. Concentrated 
weight in back. Ball 
dot corrugation. 
Mashie No. 6. Large, 
broad face. Strongly 
endorsed as the most 
decided recent ad- 
vance in simplifying 
play with this other- 
wise difficult club. Dot 
and dash corrugation, 
Mashie No.7. Deep face 
and heavy. Recom- 
mended particularly 
for mashie shots of dis- 
tance and play from 
the rough. Line and 
App.oach,ng Cleek No. 6 Front View dot corrugation. p^^^^ ^.^„ Approaching Iron No. 

Approach Cleek No. 6. So called Braid type of approaching cleek. Centrajact back. For running up shots. 
Approaching Iron No. 1. An intermediate iron, designed for distance between a mid iron and mashie shot. Con- 

centrated back. Ball dot corrugation. 
All models shown on this page carried in slock in Right Hand Clubs. Mashie. Nos. 1 and 2 and Approach Cleek No. 6 are carried in 
andjn addition, Cleeks Nos? 1 and 3, Mashies Nos. 1. 2 and 3 and stock in special light weight clubs for women In ordermg clubs 
ApproachingTon No. 1 are carried in Left Hand Clubs. Other for women add letter W to regular Model Numbers. 

modeU in Left Hand Clubs supplied on special orders. In ordering FumUhed with Spalding Never Sl.p Grip, instead of prepared calf 
for Left Handed player add letter L to regular Model Numbers. grip. 25 cenU each extra. 




PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 
ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
ADDRESSED TO US ^ 



A. G.SPALDING &. BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



Prices in effect January 5. 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue. 



§SS?E THE SPALDING 





iTRADEMARK'^rrTf 



SPALDING GOLD MEDAL IRONS 

NoGMI. SpaldingGold I g Order by Model Number. 

Medal Irons, plain, dia- 
mond scored or dotted 
faces. Specially prepar- 
ed calf grip. Ea., $2.50 
Mid Iron No. 1. Medi- 
um pitch, .with 
treme depth at' to< 
Moderately larg 
blade. An excellent all Fio^t Vi, 
around iron. Straight 
line corrugation. 
Mid Iron No. 2. Shal- 
lowerblade than No. 
Well pitched. Recom- 
mended for beginners. 
Dot corrugation. 
Mid Iron No. 3. Con- 
centrated back type. 
Small head. Very 
slight pitch. A good Fjoni View 
club for distance. Ball 
Front View dot corrugation. 

Mid Iron No. 6. An 
ideal type of mid iron, 
with thin blade. Mod- 
erate pitch. Irregular 
dot corrugation. 
Mid Iron No. 7. Mod- 
erate degree of pitch. 
Very shallow at heel. 
Dot and dash corru- 
gation. 
MidMashieNo.4. An '^'°J, '*" 
, effective club for run- 
ning up shots upon a 
keen green, particu- 
larly those just off 
the green. Blade of 
mashie style, but with 
less I loft. 
Mid Mashie No. 8. Sim- 
ilar to deep face 
mashie, but with I 
loft for shots slightly 
greater distance than F'owView 
' mashie length and into 
the wind. Dot corru- 
gation. 
Driving Iron No.2. Con- 
centrated back type of 
club. Medium depth 
of face. Very effective 
where maximum dis- 
tance with an iron is 
desired. Ball dot cor- 
rugation 




Driving Iron No. 3 Front V 

Driving Iron No. 3. Our international model driving iron. 

Irregular dot corrugation. 
Driving Mashie No. 1. A short-bladed powerful club. Concentrated weight in back. Regular dot corrugation, 

All model, shown on this page carried in stock in Right Hand Club., 
and, in addition. Mid Irons Nos. 1 and 3 and M.d Mashie No. 4 are 
carried in Left Hand Clubs. Other modeU in Left Hand Clubs sup- 
plied on special orders. In ordering for Left Handed player add 
letter L to regular Model Numbers. 



Front View Drivmg MasKie No. I , 

Straight back and well pitched for this type of club 



Mid Irons Nos. 1 and 2 are carried in stock also in special light 
weight clubs for women. In ordering clubs for women add letter 

W to regular Model Numbers. 

Furnished with Spalding Never Slip Grip, instead of prepared calf 

grip, 25 cents each, extra. 



PROMPT AnENTlON GIVEN TO 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADDRESSED TO US 



A. G.SPALDING &, BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
OF THIS BOOK ^i 



Prices in effect January 5, 1915. Subject to change without noUce. For Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue. 



iS^a THE SPALDING 



TRApE^IVIARK'Klf 



Niblic No. 1. 
Niblic No. 2. 
Niblic No. 5, 

Straight line corrugation. 



SPALDING GOLD MEDAL IRONS 

No.GMl. Spalding Gold 
Medal Irons, plain, dia- 
mond scored or dotted 
faces. Specially prepar- 
ed calf grip. Ea.,$2.50 
Jigger No. 4. Regular 

type, concave face; de- 
signed for shots of 

slightly greater differ- 
ence than the mashie 

where a little run off 

the pitch is desired. 
Bobbie Iron No. 1. 

Round soled iron. De- 
signed for play from 

heavy rough, where 

distance is desired, or 

cuppy lie. Regular 

dot corrugation. 
Pitcher No. 1. It is ef- 
fective for pitch shots 

from sixty to one 

hundred yards where 

little run is desired. 
Mashie Jigger No. 3. 

Extra heavy sole. Shal- 
low face. Well adapted 

for short pitches where 

little run is desired. 
MashieNiblicNo.3.The 

original rr^ashie niblic 

model, with concave 

face. Well pitched. 

Ball dot corrugation. 
Mashie Niblic No. 6. 

Deep faced. Large ' 

headed. Well laid 

back. Effective in 

playing from rough 

grass or for shots near 

the green. Straight 

line corrugation. 
Round headed genume niblic type of club. Effective for all varieties of niblic work. Ball dot corrugation. 
Square headed type of niblic, with flat sole. Can be used also for pitching. Irregular dot corrugation. 
Extra large blade. Designed particularly for playing from deep sand pits and extraordinary difficulties. 





Front View 



Front View 



Mashie Niblic No. 6 




PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

AODRESSEO TO US 



A.G.SPALDING &, BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



PricM in effect January 5, 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian price. 



FOR COMPUTE IIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOt 



tee special Canadian Catalo^u*. 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSTITUTE 



THE SPALDING 



TRADEMARK TuALilf 





Spalding Steel Putters 

No. H. Same model as 

__ *!• used by Mr. Hilton when 

mW \ I ^^e "^ori 'he Amateur Cham- 

mm If P'onship of 191 I. Special- 
ly If ly prepared calf grip. 
(y If Each, $3.00 
m fjJ No.BV. A variation of the 
f ^timW original steel putter (our 
^ ^^^J No. H) and becoming in- ^^^ .•-.sj^b;.- ..,' 

^^Hm creasingly popular,. ^^■__J r ""^'"'JJJF^' J"' '' 

Model H Steel Putter Front View Each, $3.00 Front View Model BV Steel'Puttei 

Spalding Aluminum Putters ^" ''^ •'^'^"♦''' ^^^ty be'u"ed''a'b7o:d''' ""-' 'l'"- ""• 

Front View M^ Front View £^ Front View g ^ Front View 

jOOOODOOO^OC 

3 ooooooooooo 

OOOOOOOOODO 

o 

No. YL Patent "Youd" Putter No. 4 International Putter Model RM Putter No. HH "Hammer-Headed" Putter 

No. YL. Patent "Youd'" Putter (AppH"d"F<,r). Aluminum, with special pattern lead face inserted. 

Specially prepared calf grip Each, $3.50 

No. 4. "Internationar' Putter. Aluminum. Used both here and abroad. Face slightly laid back. 
Made in three lies — flat, medium and upright. Specially prepared calf grip. . . . Each, $3.00 
No. RM. Model RM Putter. Embraces the good points of various styles we have made 
during the past few years. For players parSicularly who have used our No. 4, the new No. RM 

will undoubtedly become very popular. . . ' Each, $3.00 

No. HH. "Hammer-Headed" Putter. Aluminum. Used by many prominent players in matches 
in the United States. Not legal in England. Specially prepared calf grip Each, $3.00 

Spalding "Gold Medal" Wood Putter 

No. 10. Heavily weighted 
with lead. Scored brass 
face. Specially prepared ■ Special Feature 

calf grip. : Each, $3.50 " square Steel Shah 

Spalding "Olympic" 
Steel -Shafted Putter 

Qi ^m^.,^m ^^^^K* No. O. This putter is de- 
i ^^Ei^^ ^^^iBl signed as an instrument suf- 

No. 10 Gold Medal Putter Front View ficiently delicatC tO impart ^ront View No. O Steel Shafted Putter 

the impact to either a short or long putt on a keen green writh unusual accuracy. . . Each, $3.50 
All models shown on this page are carried in stock in Right Hand Clubs. ' In addition, Models Nos. 4 and HH are 
carried in stock in Left Hand Clubs. Other models in Left Hand Clubs supplied on special orders. In ordering foi 

Left Handed Player add letter L to regular Model Numbers. 
Any of the Putters on this page furnished with the Spalding Never Slip Grip, instead of specially prepared calf grip, 

25 cents each, extra. 








PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO 
^m COMMUNICATIONS 
^ ADDRESSED TO US • 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
OF THIS BOOK .' 



Prices in effect January 5, 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices tee special Canadian Catalogue. 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSTITUTE 



AUiillH 



GUARANTEES 
QUALITY 



SPALDING "OFFSET" IRONS 

" They Almost Think " 
Forged from finest mild steel. The "Offset" clubs have proven very popular in England and they are in (he bags of the 
best players in this country. Supplied only in models as shown : Mashie, Mashie Niblic, Niblic, Push Iron, Cleek, Push 
Cleek and Jigger No. 2. Specially prepared calf grip. Made in Rights and Lefts. Mention "Offset" and model name 

when ordering Each, $2.50 

Furnished with Spalding Never Slip Grip, instead of specially prepared calf grip, 25c. each, extra. 




'Offset" Push Cleek 



SPALDING "JUVENILE" GOLF CLUBS 

Improved models. Every part of each club is of a size exactly proportionate to full size club, making perfect clubs fc 

the use of boys and girls up to fourteen years of age. Specially prepared calf grip. 

Drivers, Brassies, Mashies, Mid Irons, Cleeks, or Putters Each, $1.50 




PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO 
(NY COMMUNICATIONS 
> ADDRESSEO TO US f 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS, 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
.^EE INSIDE FRONT C0VE9 
' OF THIS BOOK »' 



Price* in e ffect J anuary S. 191 S. Subject to change without notice- For Canadian price* see special Canadian Catalogue. 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSTITUTE 



THE SPALDING 



TRADEMARK 



GUARANTEES 
QUALITY 



Models carried in stock of clubs listed upon previous pages vary in length 
weight according to the following table: 



_^i_X 



Length of Blade. A-A. 
Depth of Blade at Nose. B-B. 
Depth of Blade at Heel. C-C. 
Pitch of Blade. D-D. 
Degree of Loft. E-E. 




WOOD CLUBS 

Weight, 
Drivers and Brassies. . 12 3.-4 to 14 ounces. 

Spoons 13 1-2 to 14 1-2 •• 

Wood Cleeks 13 1-2 to 14 1-2 " 

IRONS 



Length. 
42 1-2 to 44 1-2 inches. 
41 to 42 

41 to 42 



1 Cleek 

2 Cleek 

3 Cleek 

6 Approach Cleek. . . . 

3 Driving Iron 

2 Driving Iron 

1 Mid-Iron 

2 Mid-Iron 

3 Mid-lron 

6 Mid-Iron 

7 Mid-Iron 

1 Approach Iron 

I Driving Mashie 

1 Mashie 

2 Mashie 

3 Mashie 

4 Mid Mashie 

6 Mashie 

7 Mashie 

8 Mid Mashie........ 

3 Mashie Jigger 

4 Jigger 

I Niblic 

2Niblic 

3 Mashie Niblic 

5 Niblic 

I Pitcher 

6 Mashie Niblic 

I Bobbie Iron 

1 Putting Cleek 

2 Putting Cleek 

1 Putter ,. . 

6 Putter 

7 Putter 

8 Putter 

II Putter 

G Putter 

H Putter 

BV Putter 

4 Aluminum Putter. . 

5 Aluminum Putter. . 
HH Aluminum Putter 
RM Aluminum Putter 

4 Cleek 

5 Push Cleek 

4 Push Iron 

5 Mashie 

2 Jigger 

7 Mashie Niblic 

8 Niblic 



3 
3 

3 1-8 
3 5-16 
3 1-4 
3 1-8 
3 3-8 
3 5-16 



1-4 
1-16 
1-16 
1-8 

2 15-16 
3 

1-8 
1-4 
1-8 
1-16 
1-4 

3 1-4 
2 3-4 
3 

2 7-8 

3 1-8 
3 

3 1-4 
3 5-16 
3 1-2 
3 3-8 
3 5-8 
3 1-2 
3 3-8 
3 5-8 
3 3-8 
3 1-4 
3 9-16 
3 3-8 
3 1-4 

1-4 

1-2 

1-4 

1-4 

1-8 
3 3-8 
3 1-8 
3 3-16 
3 1-8 
3 



1 1-2 
I 1-2 
1 1-2 
1 9-16 
•I 3-4 
I 5-8 
I 11-16 
1 5-8 
I 11-16 
I 3-4 
I 11.16 
1 11-16 
I 11-16 
i 7-8 
1 3-4 
I 3.4 
I 7-8 
2 

I 7-8 
I 3-4 
I 3-8 

1 1-2 

2 1-8 
2 1.4 

1 3-4 

2 1.2 
I 3.4 
2 

I 3-8 
I 7-16 
1 3-8 
I 9-16 
I 3-8 
I 1-2 
I 1-2 
I 1-2 
1 3-8 

9-16 

3.4 
I 

15-16 

13-16 

7-8 
I 1.2 
1 1-2 
1 11-16 
1 7-8 
1 3-8 

1 7.8 

2 1-8 



15-16 
15-16 
15-16 
15-16 



15-16 
I 
1 1-16 

15-16 
I 

I 1-16 
1 1-4 
I 1-8 
1 1-16 
I 1-4 
1 3.16 
I 1-8 
I 1.8 
I 
1 

1 5-8 
1 11.16 
I 3.8 
I 3-4 
1 1-4 
I 7-16 

15-16 

I 

1 1-6 
I 

I 



15-16 

5-8 

5-8 

15-16 

15-16 

3-4 

7-8 



15-16- 

1.8 

3.4 

1.4 

1-2 



inch. 



9.16 inch. 

5.8 

3.4 

23-32 

1-2 

5-8 

3.4 

7-8 

7-8 

3-4 

7-8 

9-16 
I 1-4 
I 7-32 
I 1-4 

3-4 
I 5-16 
I 3-16 
I 

15-16 

7-8 
I 13-16 
I 3-4 
I 1-4 
I 15-16 
1 1-8 
I 1.4 

13-16 

7-16 

3.8 

15-32 

3-8 

5-8 

3-16 

3.16 

1-4 



5-8 

3,8 

13-16 
I 7-32 

13-16 
1 5-16 
I 9-16 



inch. 



Degree 

of Loft 

E-E 



70de 

70 • 

71 " 

64 •' 
70 •' 

72 " 

65 " 

61 " 
68 " 
67 " 

63 " 

62 •■ 
74 " 

51 " 
54 ' 

52 • 
67 ■ 
42 " 

53 •' 
60 " 
48 ■ 
59 • 
40 •' 
40 " 
48 " 
42 ■' 
46 •■ 
50 " 

64 •■ 

73 " 



Degrees of Loft 



Special lengths and weights can be made to order with no additional cheirge. 



PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO I 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADDRESSED TO US 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT GOVEil 
OF THIS Boot . 



Prices in effect January 5, 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian pricej tee special Canadian Catalogue. 



^S^Ke THE SPALDING 




QUALITY 




Illustrating 

compartment 

for each club 

in No. BWC 

Bag 



H 



SPALDING CORDUROY CADDY BAGS 

No. BWC. Special compartment bag, with 
eleven separate entire length pockets for clubs. 
Best English tan corduroy; reinforcing strips 
of steel, leather covered; brown leather trim- 
mings, handle and shoulder strap with brass 
fittings. Hood is of special design to cover clubs 
completely and securely. Ball pocket; umbrella 
attachment. Diameter 8 inches. Each, $15.00 

No. WP. Best English tan corduroy; leather trim- 
mings and white leather lacing, reinforcing steel 
strips, leather covered, has umbrellaaltachment. 
Durable and fine appearing. Patent heavy brass 
buckle lock to fasten waterproof hood over clubs; 
brass trimmings. DiameterSin. Each, $15.00 

SPALDING ALL-LEATHER CADDY BAGS 

No. L5H. Best russet cowhide, ball pocket and 
sling to match, brass tripnmings. Diameter 5 
inches. Removable hood for covering clubs; 
fitted with patent heavy brass buckle lock. 
Accepted by railroads as baggage. Ea., $ 1 2.00 

No. PG. Genuine imported russet pigskin; 
brass trimmings; white leather lacing. This 
is a very durable and fine appearing bag. 
Size 5 inches in diameter. . Each, $12.00 

No. L4. Best quality English cowhide, white lea- 
ther lacing, brass fittings. This bag will give 
excellent service. Diameter 5 in. Each, $8.00 

No. L6. Best russet cowhide, snap sling, brass 
trimmings. Long ball pocket opening top and 
bottom. Size 3% inches diameter. Each, $6.00 

No. L3%. Good quality light brown grain lea- 
ther; brass trimmings; large ball pocket. Size 
5 inches diameter Each, $6.50 

Spalding Caddy Bag for Women 
No. WL3'a. Good quality light brown grain 
leather; brass trimmings and large ball pocket. 
Size 4% inches diameter. . . . Each, $6.00 

Spalding Caddy Bags for Children 

No. 12. Good quality white or brown duck, 
black or brown leather trimmed; leatli. i 
handle and shoulder strap; reinforcing sir, I 
strips covered with webbing to match leathc-i 
trimmings; ball pocket. Diameter 4 inches. 
Leather offset bottom Each, $3.00 

No. 10. Brown or white duck, leather trim- 
mings, webbing shoulder strap; ball pocket. 
Leather bottom. Diameter 3^8 in. Each, $ 1 .00 

Sunday Caddy Bag 

No. 11. Made of white duck throughout, ball 
pocket, heavy web shoulder strap. Duckcovered 
bottom. Diameter 4'-i inches. Each, $1.00 
All Spalding Caddy Bags are made with ball pocket of 
ample size for the size of the bag. Heavy leather 
shoulder sling, leather straps and leather handle on all 

Spalding Caddy Bags, except Nos. 10 and 11. 

We letter caddy bags with initials, etc., on special order. 

Prices on application. 





Special Sewed Offset Leather Bot- 
tom used on all Spalding Caddy Bags 
(except Nos. 10 and 11) listed on this 
page, more than tripling ordinary life 
of bag. Showing also reinforcing bot- 
tom ring and brass "drag" plate, which 
also helps to increase life of bag. 



PROMPT AnENTION GIVEN TO 
ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
^ ADDBESSEO TO US 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS, 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONl COVER 
OF THIS BOOK if 



Prices in effect January 5. 1915. ^ubject to change without police. For Canadian prices tee special Canadian Catalogue; 



^S^Ke THE SPALDING 



TRADE-MARK 'Kr 



QUALITY 




SPALDING CANVAS CADDY BAGS 

LARGE SIZE 

No.WS. White or brown duck, 7 or 8 in. diameter, 
brown or black leather trimmings, white leather 
lacing, reinforcing steel strips, leather covered ; 
has umbrella attachment. Patent heavy brass 
buckle lock to fasten waterproof hood over 
clubs. Brass trimmings. , . Each, $10.50 

No. WR. Same as No. WS, but reeds instead of 
steel strips, and different style buckle lock. 
Diameter either 7 or 8 inches. . Each, $9.00 

No. WB. As No. WS, except without reinforcing 

strips, and without umbrella attachment, but 

with white leather lacing; lock same style as on 

No.WR. Diameter either 7 or 8 in. Each,$8.00 

REGULAR AND SMALL SIZES 

No. AH. Best quality white or brown duck, 
brown leather trimmings; 6 inches diameter; 
complete with hood to cover clubs; good quality 
buckle lock and brass trimmings; reinforcing 
steel strips, leather covered ; white leather lac- 
ing; umbrella attachment. . . Each, $7.50 

No. AHK. Same as No. AH, but made of lighter 
weight duck, khaki color. . . Each, $7.50 

No. Al. Best quality white or brown duck, 
brown leather trimmings and white leather 
lacing; reinforcing steel strips, leather covered ; 
brass trimmings. Diameter 6 inches. Ea., $6.50 

No. AlK. Same as No. Al, except made of 
lighter weight duck, khaki color. Each, $6.50 

No. A2. Goo^ quality white or brown duck, 
brown leather trimmings; reinforcing steel 
strips, leather covered ; brass trimmings. Diam- 
eter 5 or 6 inches Each, $5.50 

No. A2K. Same as No. A2, except made of 
lighter weight duck, khaki color. Each, $5.50 

No. ex. Good white or brown duck, brown lea- 
ther trimmings. 6 inches diameter. Each, $4.00 

No. C4. White or brown duck, 6 in. diameter, 
black or broviTi leather trimmings, real reed 
reinforcing strips; large ball pocket; leather 
bottom with studs. Brass fittings. Each, $3.00 

No. C4K. Same as No. C4, except made of 

, khaki colored duck Each, $3.00 

No. C3. White or brown canvas; 6 in. diameter, 
brown leather trimmings, leather bottom, 
studs; ball pocket, handle and sling. Brass fit- 
tings Each, $2.50 

No. C3K. As No. C3. except made of khaki 
colored canvas. ...... Each. $2.50 

No. CO. White or brown duck, brown leather 
trimmings,ballpocket;leatherbottom with studs; 
shoulder strap. Diameter 4^ in. Each, $2.00 

No. C2. Brown or white canvas; canvas covered 
bottom vrith studs; ball pocket; leather handle 
and shoulder sling. Diameter 5 in. Ea., $1.50 

All Spalding Caddy Bags are made with ball pocket of 

ample size for the size of the bag. Heavy leather 

shoulder sling, leather straps and leather handle on all 
Spalding Caddy Bags, except Nos. 10 and 11. 

We letter caddy bags with initials, etc, on special order. 
Price* on application. 






Special Sewed Offset Leather Bot- 
tom used on all Spalding Caddy Bags 
(except Nos. C4, C4K. C3. C3K. CO 
and C2) listed on this page, more than 
tripling ordinary life of bag. Showing 
also reinforcing bottom ring and brast 



PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO 
ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
> ADDRESSEDTOyS 



A. G.SPALDING &, BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



I FOR COMPUTE IISTOF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
OFTHISMOI '■ 



Prices in effect January 5, 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices see special CanadiMi Catalogu*. 



THESPALDING 



TRADEMARK 



SPALDING BALL CLEANERS 



'..^ 



No. 30. Rubber Pouch, 
with sponge. Each, 35c. 





27. Rubber Pouch, 

ith sponge and brush. 

Each. 50c. 



No. 50. Double Pouch, of rubber; special 
felt inside, to be saturated. Each, 50c. 



Spalding "Simplex" Golf Ball Marker 




Spalding Golf Paint 

Used exclusively on the best golf balls by the 
leading makers in the United States and Great 
Britain. 

\ Pint can. . Each, 50c. 

% Pint can " " 



25c. 



Golf White 

No. 8. Dries instantly. 
Will not chip, crack or 
wear off. Furnished 
in white or red. 

Bottle. 15c. 



Patented in United States and 
Great Britain 

No. 1 . Impresses initials, but 
does not injure the ball. 
Marking being below sur- 
face it will not wear off, and 
will retcuri pencil, ink or 
Dther coloring. Burnished 
brass. . . . Each, $2.00 
Price includes player's initials. 



Spalding "Omnes" Golf Ball Marker 

For Club Use 

Simple to operate, sub- 
stantial in make up and 
really indispensable in 
the equipment of an 
up-to-date club. Any 
arrangement or num- 
ber of letters or figures 
may be marked simply 




Oinnc* Marker 



by turning adjusting arrangement. Handsomely 
finished and really the most complete golf ball 
marker made anywhere. . . Each. $20.00 



Spalding Golf Ball Holder— For Painting Balls 

No. 5. Spring 
wire, with 
points that grip 
the ball while it 
is being paint- 
ed. Each, 15c. 




No. 1040. 



Club Polisher 

Will 



e: faber's 

KADDY POLISH. 

FOR GOLr CLUBS. 

No.1040. U.S.A. 







clean and polish 
iron clubs better 
and quicker than 
any thing yet intro- 
duced. Each,10c. 

No. A. Automatic Caddy Bag Support. A substitute for a caddy. Can 

be detached from bag when not in use Each, $2.50 

Score Sheets 

No. L. Large, match and medal play Each, I5c. 

Liberty Golf Counters 

No. 2. Women's, Genuine Pigskin Each, $1.50 

No. 15. Women's, Black Seal Grain ^ " 1.00 

No. 26. Gent's, Black Seal Grain " 1.00 

No. 25. Gent's, Genuine Pigskin ]| 1.00 

Renewable Fillers " .15 

Spalding Golf Umbrella 



Waterproof cloth covering; fifty inch spread; reinforced ribs; wood handle. Complete with case. $2.50 



PROMPT AnENTION GIVEN TO I 
ANY COMMUNICATIONS . 
ADORESSED TO US ^ 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
EE INSIDE FRONT COVER. 
OF THIS BOO! ^ 



in effect January 5. 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian prices Bee special Canadian Catalogue. 



^S^KeTHE SPALDING 



ITRADE-MARK'^rr^ 



A. ^ SPALDING GOLF GLOVES 

W ^ :^^ 

V' No.GSP No. GGl No. GG2 No. Gl No. 200 

A^ No. GSP. Best quality soft white No. 200. Best quality brown leather a O S 

^^^^|. chamois, with left hand glove lea- palms and tips; backs of lisle thread. R fl B 

^BB^^^ ther reinforced These gloves are p^jr $2.00 [i ' Jfi 

^^H|^BB^^F not perforated, but have instead spe- l'.\ '-_ l',/ 

^^^^^^^^k cial backs which shape with the No. G2. Fine soft tanned chamois. ^._^ 

^I^^^^^^^^H^ knuckles when club is gripped — one open knuckles, perforated back. ^H^^ 

^^H^BHH^r of the most practical ideas ever in- Pair, $1.75 ' 

^RjP^^i^ eluded in a golf glove. Pair. $2.50 ^, „_, _. .. ., „, . , ^ 

^^ ^^ M /-/-» n r- i£ /-I D No. G2L. Qyality as No. G2. for left 

M„ ft No. GGl. Grip GoU Gloves. Best k,„j „ i -.l ■ c j i 

'*"• ^ quality white chamois, w.th left hand ^""'^ °"'y' ^"'^ 'e'nforced oalm. 

glove leather reinforced to give special grip on club; bach, $1.00 

perforated knuckles Pair, $2.50 No. G3. Fingerless, palms reinforced, 

No. GG2. Grip Golf Gloves. Heavy tanned chamois, with perforated backs. . . Pair. $1.00 

left hand glove leather reinforced to give special grip on «., ^e c- i i • i r i No r<; ' 

club. Closed back. Particularly adapted for winter use. N°- ^^- /'"S^r]ess knitted of best No. G5 

Pair, $2.50 worsted, m heather mixtures. Comfortable and very 

No. Gl, Best quality soft white chamois, open knuckles, practical Pai,^ 7Sc. 

perforated back Pair, $2.00 No. G4. Fingerless, for left hand Each, 50c. 

SPALDING GOLF GRIPS 

Never Slip Golf Grip Rubber Grips 

A </urai/e grip which "grips," is no/ jdc^y. No. G. Special rubber! Provides a firm aiw] perfect grip. 

and neoer gels slick- The Grip is ' ■ i^^ Each, 75c. 

stretched when applied and is very /^^^V Sure Grip 

firm. Over the end is drawn a rubber l^-"^^^^^ \i/n\ „^t „ -i .l. i j , • , 

1 k IJ U , o......,., ;., »r,J ^( (^E^!l»~«flB( ^"' "°' 5°" '"C hands and insures a good 

cap securely held by a screw in end ot fer^tt^D^^ _,;_ d op 

shaft. Applied to any club or supplied ^^^^|^ ^np Box, 25c. 

g separately, ready to apply. Each, 75c Firm Grip 

SeCCOmb Grip Winder Very popular abroad. Gives firm grip. 

No. S. Rubber fabric. Can be put over regular grip. Ea., 15c Golf Calks Tube, 15c 

Way's Golf Studs , , , , ^ No. G. X-inch screw, j^-inch head. 

Highly tempered steel. Screwed to sole and heel.^ In- * Box of 50. complete with wrench for 

sures firm footing. il^__V » attaching 50c. 

No. 11. Stud with screw. Each, 10c il^^ ^^aV Calks, without wrench. Dozen. 15c. 

No. lis. Set of 12. . Complete, 75c |r U No. OO. ,^inch screw, jl-inch head. 

Hob Nails i ^ C ^°^ °' ^^' "^"'"P'e'e '^''f^ wrench for 

No. W. Aluminum. . Dozen, 15c V " attaching 50c No. 00 

Golf Stud No. MK. Iron " 10c. Hob Nail Calks, without wrench Dozen, 15c. 

SPALDING GOLF TEES 







Anchor Golf Tee 

(Cannot Be Lo>t) 
No. 5. Can only move the length of the 
string, which is about 9 inches. 



Rubber Golf Tee 

No. 9. Good quality. Regu- 
lation style. Red rubber. 
Each, 5c 




Adjustable Tee Mold 

No. W. Makes Tees yi. 'A and >^-inch 

high. Weight, }4 oz. With extra spring. 

Each, 50c. 



PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 
ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
ADDRESSED TO US ^ 



A.G.SPALDING &. BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



I FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



Pricei in eKect January 5. 1915. Subject to cbanja without notice. For Canadian price* tee tpecial Canadian CaUloguo, 



sSbsKe THE SPALDING 



SPALDING MARKING DISCS AND FLAGS 




designate the number of hoU. Spalding Marking DisCS 

No. 3. Heart shape. . . Each, $ .60 No. 6. Windmill, four flanges. . . Each, $1.00 

No. 5. Pear shape, hollow. " 1.50 No. 7. Circular, complete with red flag. " 1.00 

Spalding Direction and Marking Flags 

Colors : Red, White, Red and White, Blue and White, or any other combinations of colors. 

No. 9. Flags only, oblong shape. Each, 40c. No. 11. Flags only, triangle shape. Each, 40c. 

Red out, numbered from 1 to 9. Spalding Marking FlagS White in, numbered from 10 to 18. 

2. Flags only, numbered as ordered Each, $ .50 

. . . _ .. 25 

1912. " 2.00 



No. lOF. Flags, with attaching hooks, for use with No. F supports. . . 
No. F. Flag Support. Iron upright, with revolving flag holder. Pat. April 5 
No. BSF. Bamboo poles, with spike and patent flag support attached. 

No. BS. Bamboo poles, 7 feet, with spike 

No. BF. Bamboo poles, with brass ferrule 

No. B. Bamboo poles, plain. . 

No. C. Cherokee Holder for bamboo flagstaff 




Spalding 

"Cherokee" 

Golf Ball Washer 

(Patent applied for) 

Takes everything 
off but the paint. 
Should be at every 
tee of a well ap- 
pointed course. 
Now used on the 
more prominent 

Golf Ball Washer COUrseS. Ea., $6.00 

Spalding Golf Hole Rims, Midlothian Patent 

(F'alfnted March 21. 1899) 

No. 30. Solid iron casting inside. 
Prevents the hole from being racked 
by the weight of the flag staff or 
pole, which is kept always in an 
upright position, with small hole in 
iron casting to accommodate iron 
rod disc upright. . Each, $1,00 
No. 31. Similar to No. 30. but 
with hole large enough to accommodate bamboo 
poles. .......... Each, $1.00 



1.50 
1.00 

" .50 

" .20 

' 1.00 

Spalding Steel Hole Cutters 
No. 1 1 . Improved style, with 
point for centering and device 
for ejecting— earth and sod 
after cutting clean hole. Cut- 
ter is of best steel and has sub- 
stantial wood handle. 

Each. $5.00 

Spalding 

Hole Rim Extractor 

No. EX. For extracting Nos. 30 

or 3 1 hole rims. Each, 50c. 




Spalding Hole Rim Setter 

No. 6, For setting the hole 
rim and leveling edges around 
same. Each, $1.25 




No. 30 



9 



Spalding Iron Hole Rims 

No. 20. For lining holes in putting 
green. The cross-piece prevents the 
ball from falling to bottom of the 
hole. . . , . . . ■ . Each. 40c. 



3 



PROMPT mENTION GIVEN TO I 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADOBESSED TO US 



A. G. SPALDING &. BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



Prices in effect January 5, 1915, Subject lo_£hanES jvitbogit notice.^ For.Canadian prices see special Canadian Catalogue. 



^S^KUHE SPALDING 



TRADE-MARK Trrl^^ 



SPALDING GOLF SUNDRIES 




For practice in 
putting nothing 
excels this game. 
The figures are 
arranged in a 
circle from 20 
Sto 24. feet in di- 
ameter, or any 
size that the 
lawn vsdll admit. 
No. 1 . With raised figures, black, on white tee- 
ing plates. Will not injure lawn. Set, $10.0.0 
No. 2. Plain cut-out figures, painted white, not 

on plates. Set,. $5.00 

No. 3. Portable set, complete in canvas cover. 

Set, $3.00 
Parachute Golf Ball 
No.l. For prac- 
tising, driving, 
and all golf 
strokes in a lim- 
ited area. The 
parachute pre- 
\'ents the ball 
from traveling 
very far. 
Complete, 80c. 

Send your f ri end a b 
he can hit. Diameter 
3/Mnches. Each,50c. 






Golf Ball Racks 

Useful on 
much -fre- 
quented 
courses. 
With this 
rack each 
playerorpne 
player in a 

party drops his ball in the rack when he arrives, 
his relative position being determine'd by the 
position of the ball in the rack. Substantially 
made of iron, heavily japanned. 

To hold 24 balls. . . Each, $10.00 
To hold 36 balls. . .. " 12.00 
To hold 72 balls. .- ., " 15.00 

Numbered Metal Badges for 
Caddies 

No. 1. Scifety pin on back of each 
badge to fasten to the cap or breast 
of coat Each, 25c. 




Eureka Golf Driving Net 

No. X. For practising, especially iron approach 
shots. May be 
put up almost 
anywhere. 
Complete v^th 
different col- 
ored pockets in 
net, uprights, 
etc. Ea.,$7.50 



Spalding Game of Golf ette 

No. 13. The object is to 
loft ball into center net for 
highest count, the other nets 
counting less. Use. regular 
club and ball. Each. $5.00 




Spalding Tee Stand 

Patent Applied For 

No. WS. 






No. 13 

Compact arrange- 
ment for golf tees. Complete, 
neatly painted and with pail or 
pan fixtures, but without letter- 
ing. .... Each, $10.00 
Same as above, but lettered with 
number of hole. Each, $11 .00 

Spalding "Eureka" 
Wet Tennis Markers 

i Patented July 27. 1909 

For grass or dirt courts. Uses 
liquid water slaked lime. Makes 
clear cut liAe. No brushes to 
clog and wear. Simple to op- 
Flow of liquid under instant control. 
Vertical ; small tank. . Each, $10.00 
No. 25. Horizontal; for club use; 
large tank Each, $25.00 

Spalding Teeing Disc 

No. RB. Made with composition golf 
ball top. White enameled. Used on 
most prominent courses. Pair, $1.00 

Teeing Plates 

No. 8. Round metal 
plate to lie flush with 
ground. Pair, 50c. 

Putting Flag No.s 

No. 2. Heart shape. Used to train 

eye in putting Each, 50c. 

Spalding Putting Disc 4^^^^ 
No.l. Regular style. Can no. i 
be used also indoors. . . Each, 25c. 




ATTENTION inVEN TO 
ANY COMMUNICATIONS 
a ADDBESSED TO U^ ^ 



A.G.SPALDING & BROS, 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
OF THIS BOOK • 



Price* ID effect .fanuaiy 5, 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian price* tee «pecial Canadian CaUloguCk 



sSbSe THE SPALDING 




TRADEMARK "^K^v^^i 




Showing sole of Nos. 4, 5. and 7 Shoes, 



ina' Golf 



No. 88. Fine tan 
calf.lowcut. Spliced 
rubber soles (new 
idea), sewed welt, 
full heels and stud- 
ded leather toes. 
Most up-to-date and 
best golf shoes made, 
Supplied regularly 
without box toe, but 
will be furnished 
with box toe on 
special order. 

Pair, $8.00 

No. 8. High cut. tan 
calf; English swing 
last, box toes, Blu- 
cher cut, white oak 
soles, sewed welt.. 
Heavy enough to at- 
tach hob nails. 

Pair. $7.00 

No. 4. High cut,' 
tan calf leather, re- 
inforced across in- 
step, blunt spikes. 
Plain toes, no cap.' 
Easiest fitting and 
most comfortable 
golf shoes made. ' 
Pair, $6.50 

No. 6. Low cut, tan 
calf; English swing 
last,boxtOes,Blucher 
cut, white oak soles, 
sewed welt. 1 leavy 
enough to attach 
hob nails. 

F'air, $6.50 

No. 5. Low cut, 

tan calf leather, rein 
forced across instep, 
sewed welt; bluiil 
spikes; plain toe, no 
cap. . Pair, $6.00 

No. 7. Low cut, tan 
calf, heavy white oak 
leather soles; fitted 
with special metal 
blunt spikes, sewed 
welt. . Pair, $6.00 



No. 2. Best waterproof tan English grain leather ; sewed welt ; Blucher 
style. Laced very low. Blunt spikes ; leather laces. . Pair, $6.00 

No. GB. Low cut, with suction rubber soles; sewed welt. Light drab 
calf. Laced very low Pair, $5.00 

No, AB. Same as No. GB, but high cut Pair. $5.00 

U<n,U M»:l« f No. MK. Iron Dozen, 10c. 

Hob Nails j-No. w. Aluminum " .15c. 

leather soles of Golf Shoes. Can, 1 S cenU. 




1 PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 
ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

1' ' '"'"'"^ 


A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 


FOR COMPLETE LIST OF stores] 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 1 

OF THIS BOOK | 



ary 5, 1915, Subject to change without notice 



special Canadian CalaloKue. 



tt"e THE SPALDING 




u 



i/ia/n/timim 



Spalding 
Championship" Lawn Tennis Balls 

Made with two different weights of 
covers — No.OOH, for hard or.clay courts, 
and No. 00, for turf courts. Absolutely 
best in every particular of manufacture 
and made by people who have been 
in our employ, many of them, for 
twenty years and over, we place the 
Spalding Championship Tennis Balls 
before the most critical clientele in the 
athletic world with perfect confidence 
that they will give absolute satisfaction. 

No. OOH. For hard courts Dozen, $4.00 

Three balls only, $1.00 One or two balls. Each, 35c 

No. 00. For turf courts Dozen, $4.00 

Three balls only, $1.00 One or two balls. Each, 35c. 

Association Lawn Tennis Balls 

Fine quality rubber with fine grade 

of felt covering. Good tennis ball at 
medium price. . . , Dozen, $3.50 

Tournament Lawn Tennis Balls 

In the manufacture of the Spalding 
Championship Ball only those which 
are absolutely perfect in every par- 
ticular are allowed to pass, and the 
"culls" or "throw^-outs" are stamped 
simply Tournament ^nd do not bear 
tho Spalding Trade-Mark. These balls will answer for practice 
or for children's use, but should not be used for match play. 
No. 0. Dozen, $3.00 Each, 25c. 



[r^'CUl^ 



PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO 

m COMMUNICATIONS 

AOOkSSEO TO US 



A.G.SPALDING &. BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



1 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COyEB 

OF THIS BOO! 



in eHett January 5, 1915. Subject io^hanfe i»4 tb eut tiotic«. For C«nadiui pricei *e« tpecial Cuudiao CaUlori«v 



sSdUHE SPALDINGi»jjTRADE-MARK ZZf 



THE 




GOLD MEDAL AUTOGRAPH RACKETS 

New for 1915 




Either 

BROWN Throat and Trim 

or 

BLACK Throat and Trim 



Special Gut Stringing, different 

and better than ever put be- 

fore in any stock racket, and 

^"^ strung by the best men in 

our shops. 

Each, $10.00 

Including 
Waterproof Cover. 

All handles either 5, 5)4 or 
5^ inches in circumference 

When ordering, specify 
which color throat and 
trim is desired. 



BROWN Style has Brown Throat- 
piece, Brown Rawhide Reinforcement 
at shoulders and Maroon Trimming 
Gut. All White strung in Expert style. 

BLACK Style has Black Throatpiece, Black 
Rawhide Reinforcement at shoulders and 
Black Trimming Gut. White vertical and 
Black cross strings in Expert style. 



PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADDKESSEDTOUS 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



Prices in effect January 5. 1915. Subject to cl 



hange without notice. For Canadian price, .ee special Canadian Catalogue. I 



^S^Ke THE SPALDING 




TRADE-MARK ^rZf 



Spalding Lawn Tennis Rackets 




No. 
GMB 

Patented 

Jan. 3, '05; 

June 12, 

1906. 



No. 
GMF 

Patented 
March 6, 

1900: 
Jan. 3, '05; 
June 12, 

1906. 



SPALDING "GOLD 
MEDAL" RACKET 

No. GMB. _This racket is 
sold upon its'own reputation 
and the Spalding Guarantee 
is your assurance of satisfac- 
tion. Handles 5, 5% and 
5% inches in circumference. 
Stringing of clearest and ab- 
solutelybestqualitygut. Tag 
attached to each racket, giv- 
ing particulars of special inspection. We use a 
dogwood insertion in shoulders, after prooving 
that it is far superior to cane or other material 
for the purpose. Without case. Each, $7.50 



SPALDING 

"ALL COMERS'" 

RACKET 

No. GMF. This racket is 
built for hard, continuous 
play. New model, large 
frame. Walnut throat piece. 
Shoulders wrapped and 
with special side reinforce- 
ment of rawhide. Stringing 
is double in the central por- 
tion in the latest expert style. Handles b, b% 
and bYs inches in circumference. Stringing of 
best quality gut. Each racket is enclosed in a 
special quality mackintosh cover. Each, $8.00 

SPALDING "INTERNATIONAL" RACKET (Patented Jan. 3, 1905) 

No. GMS. Made after the suggestion of a player of international reputation. The few samples we 
put out for trial proved so satisfactory that we decided to add this model to our line for 1915. 
Straight bevel, large frame. Black throat piece; shoulders specially wrapped. Stringing is double 
in central portion, with black cross strings, all of best quality gut. Handles 5, 5K and 5% inches in 
circumference. Each racket enclosed in a special quality mackintosh cover. . . . Each, $8.00 
GUARANTEE. — We guarantee Lawn Tennis Rackets for a period of 30 days from date of purchase 
by the user. The Guarantee Tag attached to each Spalding Lawn Tennis Racket reads as follows : 
If this Racket proves defective in workmanship or material within 30 days from date of purchase, 
please return, transportation charges prepaid, to any Spalding Store, and the defect will be rectified. 
Imperfectly strung Rackets will be restrung, and in the event of a broken frame due to workmanship 
or defective material, the Racket will be replaced. 

NOTICE.— This Guarantee does not apply to Rackets weighing less than 1 3 ounces. 



PROMPT AHENTION GIVEN TO I 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADDRESSED TO US 



A.G.SPALDING &. BROS 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 

OF THIS BOOK 



Price* in effect January 5, 1915. Subiec* •" change without notice. For Canadian price* *ee tpecial Canadian C*Ulofu» 



ACCEPT NO 
SUBSTITUTF 



^mi 




SPALDING SWEATERS 




STOCK SIZES: 28 to 46 inche.. 



No. Vd. Same as No. VGP. but x 

No. DJ. Fine worsted, standard 

toNo.VG 



We allow four inches for ttrclch in all 
marked accordingly. It it suggested, h 
people a size about two inches larger th. 



r, that for very heavy 
coat measurement be 
comfortable fit. 



SPALDING 
REVERSIBLE COLLAR SWEATERS 

No. AWJP. Heaviest weight special quality worsted, with 
pocket on each side. . Each. $10.00 it $108.00 Doz. 

No. WJP. Highest quahty special heavy weight worsted, 
with pocket on each side. Carried in stock also in Heather 
Mixture. Brown Mixture and Lovat Mixture. 

Each. $8.00 • SSfi.iO Doz. 

No. WJ. Same as No. WJP, but without pockets. 

Each. $7.50 -k $f<I.no Doz. 

No WDJP. High reversible collar Same style as No. AWJP, 
but lighter weight. Twopockels. Ea, $6.50* .jfrO.i'O Woi. 

No WDJ. Same as No WDJP but without pockets. 

Each. $6.00 • #W.W Doz. 

No BWDJP. Boys' sweater, with pockets. Sizes 26 to 34 
inches. Quality and style same as No. WDJP man's 
sweater Each. $5.00 • #.5i.rtr) /Mr 

No. 2JP. Good quality all wool. Shaker knit, instead ot 
fine worsted. Pearl buttons. Supplied in Gray, Navy 
Blue, Maroon. Black, Dark Green or Heather Brown 
only. No special orders. Each. $5.00 • $.';i,.m Doz. 



SPALDING RAGLAN SLEEVE SWEATER 

No. RSP. Heaviest weight special quality worsted. Pearl 
buttons. Two pockets. Each, $10.00 * .?;ftS\ 00 Z?02. 

SPALDING JUMBO STITCH SWEATER 

No. MJP. Good quality extra heavy worsted in the popu- 
lar "Jumbo " stitch. Two pockets. Pearl buttons. This 
style sweater is supplied only in Navy Blue. Maroon or 
Gray No special orders. Each, $6.50 • ^70. ^.'O Do;. 




olUr. 



SPALDING WORSTED COAT SWEATERS 

No. VGP. Best quality worsted, heavy 
tons. Two pockets. Particularly con 
style for golf players. 



ght. pearl but- 

nt and popular 

Each, $6.50 • $70.20 Doz. 




WITHOUT POCKETS 

ithout pockets Each, $6.00 * $61^.80 Doz. 

weight, pearl buttons, fine knit edging Similar otherwise 
Each, $5.00 • .ySi.OO Z>02. 



SPALDING NORFOLK JACKET SWEATER 

No NFP. Highest quahty special heavy weight worsted. Norfolk Jacket style, including heavy 
knitted detachable belt. Special extra high turn' down rack collar with tab and button to 

fasten close in front. Pearl buttons. Two pockets Each. $8.00 * #W. 40 Doz. 

SPECIAL NOTICE— Above (weatera (except No. 2JP and No. MJP) with one color body and another color (not 

•triped) collar and cuff« (in any colori) on ipecial order, at no extra charge. 

6TOCK COLORS-All Sweater, li.led on thia page (except No. 2JP and No. MJP) carried in Itock in GRAY. 

WHITE, NAVY BLUE, MAROON, AND CARDINAL. 

mentioned we auppty theae awealera (except No. 2JP and 



SPECIAL ORDERS In 



addition to atock 
or, on special order, at no e 
riet. Cardinal, Maroon. 



B.-Thri 

apecified on order ' 



I opposite- ■.tciiis inaried -Jiilh it will be quoled only on orders for one-half dose 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANCE WITHOUT NOTICE. 




PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO 

ANY COMMUNICATIONS 

ADDIIESSED TO US 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES 
SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER 
OF THIS BOOl 



effect January 5, 1915. Subject to change without notice. For Canadian pricea ace apccial Canadian Catalogue. 



|Ljii:UiiA^iii>jj.iii||^^)na3m^^il 



GUARANTEES 
QUALITY 



'FALBMQ 
NEW ATHLETIC GOOPS CATALOCTE 

The following selection of items from Spalding's latest Catalogue will give 
? '^^l^^ ^^^ ^'^^' "^^"^'y °f ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by 
A. C. SPALDING & BROS. •.-. /. SEND FOR A FREE COPY 

SEE COMPLETE LIST OF SPALDING STORE ADDRESSES ON INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK 



Archery 
Ash Bars 
Athletic Library 
Attachm'ts. Chest Weight 



Bathmg Su 
Caddy 
Cricket 
Stnkmg 

_ Uniform 
Balls- 



Basket 

Cricket 

Field Hockey 

Golf 

Hand 

lr>dooi 

Medicine 

Playground 

VcUey 

Water Polo 
Ball Cleaner, Coif 
Bandages. Elastic 
Bar Bells 
Bars. Horizontal 



Bathing Suit 
Batons 



Cricket 
Indoor 

Batting Cage. Bas 

Belts- 
Leather and Worsted 

Bladders- 
Basket Ball 
Striking Bag 

Blades. Fe 

Blankets 



Ball 



fencing 



Caddy Badges 
Caps- 
Base Ball 
Knitted 
University 
Water Polo 
Center Forks. Iron 
Center Straps. Canv 
Chest Weights 
Circle. Seven-Foot 
Clock Golf 
Corks. Running 
Covers. Racket 
Cricket Goods 
Croquet Goods 
Cross Bars 

Discs- 
Marking. Golf 
Discus, Olympic 
Disks. Striking Bag 
Dumb Bells 



Embroidery 
Equestrian Polo 
Exercisers. Elas 



Felt Letters 
Fencing Sticks 
Field Hockey 
Finger Pn 
Flags- 

Colleg. 

Marking Golf 



Foil 



Glasses. Base Ball Sun 

Ba^e Ball 

Boxing 

Cricket 

Fencing 

Golf 

Hand Ball . 
Glove Softener 
Goals- 
Basket Ball 
Golf Ball Washer 
Golf Clubs 
Golf Counters 
GoUetle 

Athletic 

Golf 
Gut Preservative, Tenni 
Guy Ropes and l^egs 
Gymm Suits, Women's 



Hammers. Athletic. 
Handle Cover. Rubber 
Hangers for Indian Club. 
Hats. University 
Health Pull 
Hob Nails 
Hole Cutter. Golf 
Hole Rim, Golf 
Home Gymnasium 
Hurdles Safety 
Hurley Goods 



Indian Clubs 
Inflaters— 
Striking Bag 



Jackets. Fe 

Javelins 

Jerseys 



Lanes for Sprints 
.Lawn Bowia. 



Leg Guards- 
Base Ball 
Cricket 

, Field Hockey 

Leotards 

Letters 
Embroidered 
Fell 

Liniment 



Mallets- 
Cricket 

Roqi 

Markers- 
Tennis 
Golf 

Masks- 
Base Ball 

Mattresses 

Megaphones 

Mitts- 
Base Ball 
Striking Bag 

Monogianis 

Muffle.s. Knitted 



Cricket 
Golf Driving 

VoUeyBall 
Newcomb 
Numbers. Competitors' 



Pads- 
Chamois, Fencing 
Sliding. Base Ball 
Wrestling 

Paint, Golf 

Pants- 
Base Ball 
Bathi^ng, Knee 
Boys' Knee 
Running 

Pennants, College 

Plastrons, Fencing 

Plates- 
Base Ball Shoe 

Marking, Tennis 
Pitchers' Box 
Pitchers' Toe 
Teeing, Golf 

Platforms. Striking Bag 

Poles, Vaulting 

Polo, Equestrian 

Polo, Roller. Goods 

Posts- 
Backstop, Tennis 
Lawn Tennis 



Abdo 



Base Ball Bruise 
Indoor Base Ball 
Thumb 

Pulleys and Axle. Te 

Push Ball 

Pushers- 
Chamois 
Leather 

Puttees, Golf 



Racket Covers 
Racket Presses 
Rackets. Lawn Tennis 
Rackets Restrung 
Racks. Golf Ball 
Rapiers 

Reels for Tennis Posts 
Referees' Whistle 



Rii 



Sacks, (or Sack Racing 
Sandow Dumb Bells 
Score Books- 
Base Ball 
Basket Ball 
Cricket 
Golf 
Tennis 
Score Tablets. Base Ball 
Scoring Tree. Tennis 

Athletic 
Base Ball 
Training 
Shoes- 
Acrobatic 
Base Ball 
Basket Ball 
Bowling 

Cr°c*ket 
Cross Country 
Field Hockey 

Go"?'"* 

Gymnasium 

Jumping 

Outing 

Running 

Squash 

Street 

Tennis 

Walking 



.Net 



Shot- 
Athletic 
Indoor 

Skate Rollers 

Skates. Roller 

Slippers. Bathing 

Squash Goods 

Standards- 
Vaulting 
Volley Ball 

Straps- 
Base Ball 
For Three-Legged Race 

Spikes. Cricket 

Steel Cable, Teni 

Sticks. Polo 

Stockings 

Stop Boards 

Striking Bag% 

Stumps an J Bail, 

Gymna'm. Woi 

Supporters- 
Ankle 
Wrist 

Suspensories 

Sweat Band 

Swivels. Striking 
Swords— 
Duelling 



Takeoff Board 

AdfTesive 

Cricket. Measuring 
Marking. Tennis 
Measuring Steel 

Tether Tennis 

Tights- 
Athletic 
Full 

Full, Wrestling 
Knee 

Toe Boards 

Trousers. Y.M.C.A. 

Trunks- 
Bathing 
Velvet 
Worsted 

Tug-of-War Belt 



Umbrella. Coif 
Umpire's Chair. Te 
Umpire Indicator 
Uniforms, Base Ball 



Wands. Cal.sthenic 
Watches. Stop 
Water Wings 
Weights, 56-lb. 
Whistles, Referees- 
WresUing Equipmer 
Wrut Machine* 



PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TOl 
ANY COMMUNICATIONJ_ 
' ADDRESSED TO US 



A. G.SPALDING & BROS. 

.STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES 



I FOR COMPLETE LIST Of STORES 

SEE INSIDE FRONT COVEJI 

OF THIS BOOK 



1915. Subject to change without 



ce. For Canadian orices see special Canadian Catalogue. 



standard Policy 



A Standard Qyality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a 
Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Qyality. 

To market his goods through the jobber, a manufacturer must provide a 
profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions 
of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list 
price on his goods to the consumer. 

To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out 
attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list prices are 
absolutely essential; but their real purpose v\rill have been served when the 
manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured 
his order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not fair to the consumer, who 
does not, and, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

When the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading 
but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and 
grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," 
which vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer 
and the jobber are assured ; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices 
to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably 
leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are 
practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists 
on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this 
demand for the lowering of prices by the only way open to him, viz.: the cheap- 
ening and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that 16 years ago, in 1899, 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic 
Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding 
Policy." 

"The Spalding Policy" eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding 
Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures the supply of Spalding 
Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer by which the retail dealer is 
assured a fair and legitimate profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and the 
consumer is assured a Standard Qyality and is protected from imposition. 

"The Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the 
users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways : 

First. —The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods. 

Second.— As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in 
purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required 
in the manufacture of our various goods, well ahead of their 
respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necessary 
quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Qyality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply 
consumers at our regular printed catalogue prices — neither rnore nor less — the same 
prices that similar goods are sold for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated 
exactly alike, and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

This briefly, is "The Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful 
operation for the past 16 years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In other words, "The Spalding Policy" is a "square deal" for everybody. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



By (Z^kM":^-^^"^^^' 

PRESIDENT, ^^ 



standard Quality 



An article that is universally given the appellation "Standard" is thereby 
conceded to be the criterion, to which are cotnpared all other things of a similar 
nature. For instance, the Gold Dollai"of the United States is the Standard unit 
of currency, because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, 
and the fact of its being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp 
thereon. As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and 
other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining a Secret Service 
Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen manufacturers must depend to a 
great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to protect themselves against 
counterfeit products — without the aid of "Government Detectives** or "Public 
Opinion** to assist them. 

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and 
"inferior quality'* rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the 
" Manufacturer." 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to "Quality,*' for 
thirty-nine years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout 
the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the 
U. S. Currency is in its field. 

The necessity of upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and 
maintaining the Standard Qyality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvi- 
ous as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other 
consumers w^hen he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade- 
Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic 
Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by 
insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all athletic goods which 
they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards maintaining 
Standard Qyality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of 
" inferior goods,** with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold 
and a guarantee to protect must necessarily have higher prices than a manufac- 
turer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for Standard Qyality 
depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman. 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than 
poverty in quality — eind we avoid this quicksand by Standard Qyality. 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiniini 




ATHLETIC I 006 010 924 2 # 



A separate book covers every Athletic Spor 
and is Official and Standard 
Price 10 cents each^ 



GRAND PRIZE 




PARIS , 1900 



ST. LOUIS. 1904 ^ Mr J\. Lj XJ 1 -W IJ PARIS, 19 00 

ATHLETIC GOODS 1 

ARE THE STANDARD OF THE >N^ORLDi 



AG. Spalding ^ Bros. 

MAINTAIN WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES iri the FOLLOWING CITIES 
NEW YORK CHICAGO ST. LOUIS 

BOSTON MILWAUKEE KANSAS CITY 

PHILADELPHIA DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO 

NEWARK CINCINNATI LOS ANGE«L-E! 

ALBANY CLEVELAND SEATTLE 

BUFFALO COLUMBUS SALT LAKE CITY 

SYRACUSE INDIANAPOLIS PORTLAND 

ROCHESTER PITTSBURGH MlNNEAPOLI 

BALTIMORE WASHINGTON ATLANTA ST. PAUL 

LONDON, ENGLAND LOUISVILLE DENVER 

rfVPDDnnT PNaT Awn NEW ORLEANS DALLA' 



LIVERPOOL. ENGLAND 
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND 
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND 
EDINBURGH. SCOTLAND 
GLASGOW. SCOTLAND 



ones o^vnea ana a 
^de-Marked AthU 



ENGLAND MONTREAL. CANADA 

L ENGLAND TORONTO, CANAD^ 

\, SCOTLAND PARIS, FRANCE 

S^, SCOTLAND SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA 

rated by A. C. Spalding 6: Bros, and where ell of Spaldtnj's 
z Goods a.rc made are located in the follov/ina cities 



NEW TORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO ' CHICOPEE, MASS< 
BROOKLYN BOSTON PHIIiADELPHIA LONDON* ENG. 



